Nigeria, Egypt and Algeria secure AFCON last 16 spots
The race for the knockout stage at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 is heating up as the final round of group-stage matches begins. Only Egypt, Nigeria, and Algeria have already secured their places in the Round of 16 after winning their first two matches. The remaining teams are battling for the last available spots, with group standings still open in most cases. The Confederation of African Football has confirmed that the decisive fixtures will be played simultaneously to increase the stakes.
Match highlights
- Egypt, Nigeria, and Algeria are the only teams confirmed for the Round of 16 after two wins each.
- Group B sees Egypt top with six points, while South Africa, Angola, and Zimbabwe fight for qualification.
- Group A is led by hosts Morocco on four points, with Mali, Zambia, and Comoros still in contention.
- In Group C, Nigeria have qualified, but Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania are still competing for progression.
- Groups D, E, and F remain undecided, with teams like Senegal, DR Congo, Burkina Faso, Sudan, Cameroon, and Côte d’Ivoire all vying for knockout stage spots.
