AFCON 2025: Comoros, Mali Among New Qualifiers

Comoros Islands, Mali, Zambia, and Zimbabwe have qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, joining 15 other teams with nine spots remaining as the tournament approaches in Morocco. Mali secured their slot with a 1-0 victory in Mozambique amidst security concerns, while Zambia defeated Ivory Coast 1-0. Comoros triumphed over Gambia with a last-minute goal, and Zimbabwe overcame past FIFA bans to qualify despite a draw with Kenya. Meanwhile, Tunisia, Nigeria, Gabon, South Africa, and Uganda also advanced, some without playing, following losses by their group rivals. Ghana's qualification hopes were boosted by Sudan's heavy defeat, but they must win their remaining matches and rely on Sudan faltering to advance.