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The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco continued to gather momentum with decisive group-stage matches played on Sunday, December 28, 2025, while several high-profile fixtures were scheduled for Monday, December 29, 2025.
The two matchdays featured a mix of qualification-deciding encounters, historic results, and key clashes involving traditional African football powers.
AFCON Results: Sunday, December 28, 2025
Several teams concluded or strengthened their group-stage campaigns on Sunday, with results officially confirmed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Algeria 1–0 Burkina Faso
Group E
Algeria secured a narrow but vital victory over Burkina Faso to seal qualification for the Round of 16. The match was decided by a second-half penalty calmly converted by the Algerian captain.
TJ News Nigeria gathered that the win confirmed Algeria’s status as group leaders, maintaining their unbeaten run and reinforcing their reputation as one of the tournament’s most consistent sides.
Burkina Faso remained in contention for qualification, with their fate dependent on results from other group matches.
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Sudan 1–0 Equatorial Guinea
Group E
Sudan recorded a hard-fought victory over Equatorial Guinea in a tightly contested encounter. The decisive goal came in the second half, following sustained pressure from Sudan.
The result significantly boosted Sudan’s qualification hopes and reshaped the Group E standings ahead of the final round of fixtures.
Mozambique 3–2 Gabon
Group F
Mozambique claimed a historic victory over Gabon, marking their first-ever win at the Africa Cup of Nations finals. The match produced five goals and dramatic momentum swings.
Mozambique took advantage of defensive lapses and converted a penalty, holding firm in the closing stages to secure all three points.
The result eliminated Gabon from contention and placed Mozambique firmly in the race for a knockout-stage spot.
Côte d’Ivoire 1–1 Cameroon
Group F
Hosts Côte d’Ivoire were held to a draw by Cameroon in one of the most anticipated fixtures of the group stage. Côte d’Ivoire opened the scoring before Cameroon responded with a well-taken equaliser.
TJ News Nigeria reports that the result kept both teams in strong positions to advance, with qualification to be determined by goal difference and final group standings.
AFCON Fixtures: Monday, December 29, 2025
Attention shifted to another packed matchday on Monday, with four crucial fixtures scheduled across Moroccan venues.
Zimbabwe vs South Africa
- Venue: Grand Stade de Marrakech
- Kick-off: 18:00 CAT
Southern African rivals Zimbabwe and South Africa faced off in a match with significant implications for Group progression. South Africa entered the fixture under pressure to convert possession into points, while Zimbabwe aimed to frustrate and capitalize on counter-attacks.
Angola vs Egypt
- Venue: Grand Stade d’Agadir
- Kick-off: 18:00 CAT
Seven-time champions Egypt took on Angola in a fixture widely viewed as one of the day’s headline clashes. Egypt’s disciplined defensive structure and attacking threats were expected to be tested by an energetic Angolan side.
Zambia vs Morocco
- Venue: Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah
- Kick-off: 21:00 CAT
Host nation Morocco faced Zambia in a high-stakes evening encounter. Morocco, backed by home support, aimed to maintain momentum, while Zambia sought a positive result to strengthen their qualification chances.
Comoros vs Mali
- Venue: Stade Mohammed V
- Kick-off: 21:00 CAT
Comoros met Mali in a fixture that could prove decisive in the group standings. Mali entered the match as favorites, but Comoros’ recent AFCON performances suggested a competitive contest.
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Tournament Context and Format
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is being staged across multiple Moroccan cities, with matches played under CAF’s enhanced officiating framework, including Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology at all venues.
All matches are played in Central Africa Time (CAT). Group rankings are determined by points, goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head results, and disciplinary records, in line with CAF regulations.
As the group stage progresses, qualification scenarios are becoming clearer, with several teams already securing passage to the Round of 16 while others face must-win situations.
What to Watch Going Forward
- Final group standings will determine knockout pairings.
- Goal difference and disciplinary records may play a decisive role.
- Host nation Morocco remains one of the tournament’s focal points.
- Traditional powers continue to face pressure from emerging teams.
Further confirmed results, updated standings, and official CAF announcements will be published as matches conclude and the tournament advances.
