Senegal and DR Congo Qualify for AFCON 2025

The qualification races for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco intensified, with Senegal, DR Congo, Angola, and Egypt securing their spots in the finals. Senegal clinched their ticket with a dramatic 96th-minute free-kick goal from Sadio Mane, defeating Malawi 1-0, while DR Congo maintained a perfect record after a 2-0 victory against Tanzania, with Meschack Elia scoring both goals. Angola also qualified by beating Niger 1-0 thanks to an early strike from Zini. Egypt confirmed their place with a narrow 1-0 win over Mauritania, extending their winning streak in the qualifiers. Meanwhile, Ghana faced a significant setback, losing 2-0 to Sudan, which jeopardizes their chances of qualifying for the tournament for the first time since 2004. The final two rounds of qualifiers are set for next month, with the tournament scheduled to begin on December 21, 2025.