Algeria became the latest side to secure qualification for the knockout phase of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after edging Burkina Faso 1–0 in their Group E encounter on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Riyad Mahrez proved decisive once again for the Desert Foxes, calmly converting from the penalty spot to seal the narrow victory and confirm Algeria’s place in the last 16 with a game to spare.
Elsewhere in Group E, Sudan reignited their AFCON campaign with a vital 1–0 victory over Equatorial Guinea in Casablanca, their first win since 2012 after Saul Coco put the ball in his own net.
In Group F, Mozambique recorded a landmark result, claiming their first-ever AFCON victory in what was their 17th appearance at the tournament. The Mambas stunned Gabon in a dramatic 3–2 win that effectively ended the Panthers’ hopes of progression.
Mozambique took control early, with Faizal opening the scoring in the 37th minute by heading home from a precise Geny Catamo corner. Geny then doubled the advantage four minutes later, confidently converting from 12 yards.
Gabon responded just before half-time when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tapped in after Siluane’s initial save rebounded kindly for the Marseille forward. However, Mozambique restored their two-goal cushion in the 52nd minute as Calila nodded in at the back post.
Gabon mounted a late push and pulled another goal back in the 77th minute through Moussounda, who finished from close range after Siluane was beaten following a rebound, but Mozambique held on to seal a historic triumph.
Meanwhile, Ivory Coast and Cameroon played out an entertaining 1–1 draw in their Group F clash in Marrakech, leaving both sides level on four points heading into the final round of fixtures.
Amad Diallo gave the Elephants the lead with a composed finish, but Cameroon drew level through an unfortunate own goal by Ivory Coast defender Ghislain Konan, ensuring the points were shared in a tightly contested encounter.
The results leave group F open, while in group E, there is still much to play for by Sudan with three points, and Equatorial Guinea and Burkina Faso with 0 points.
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