In the latest round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, heavyweight teams Ghana, Morocco, and Senegal faced challenges. Ghana was held to a 1-1 draw against Niger, conceding a late equalizer after taking the lead with a stunning long-range goal from Alidu Seidu. Senegal narrowly defeated Burundi 1-0 thanks to a penalty converted by Ismaila Sarr, while Morocco secured a stoppage-time win over Lesotho with Brahim Diaz's individual effort. Angola continues to lead Group F after defeating Sudan 2-1, while DR Congo also remains on top of Group H following a 2-0 victory over Ethiopia. Both Ghana and Senegal are seeking to recover from disappointing starts, with Ghana aiming for their first win after a previous loss to Angola. The competition intensifies as teams vie for qualification for the tournament hosted by Morocco in 2025.