Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, are in a desperate fight to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a disappointing 0-0 draw against Sudan. Coach Otto Addo has emphasized the need for a win in their upcoming match to stay in contention, with the team currently trailing group leader Angola by seven points.
Egypt secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Mauritania in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, thanks to goals from Mohamed Salah and Trezeguet. However, Tunisia suffered a shocking 1-0 home defeat to Comoros, despite being heavy favorites. Other highlights included Nigeria’s late win over Libya, Ivory Coast’s dominant performance against Sierra Leone, and Senegal’s convincing victory over Malawi.
Defending champions Ivory Coast, along with Egypt and Algeria, secured their second victories in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Tuesday, solidifying their positions for the 2025 finals. However, Cameroon and Nigeria stumbled in a day of intense matches across the continent.
The second round of African Cup of Nations qualifiers saw mixed results for heavyweight contenders. Ghana drew with Niger, while Morocco and Senegal secured narrow victories. Meanwhile, Angola, DR Congo, and Uganda continued their strong starts to the campaign.
The first round of qualifiers for the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has begun, with several top teams looking to defend their titles and qualify for the tournament in Morocco in December 2025. Egypt, the record seven-time winner, starts its journey against Cape Verde, while defending champion Ivory Coast faces Zambia. Morocco, who automatically qualified as hosts, will also compete in the qualifiers for match practice, facing Gabon in its opening match.
