Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers: Senegal Takes Top Spot in Group L, Equatorial Guinea and Togo Share Points
Monday’s match-day two games of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying fixtures saw Senegal secure a crucial 1-0 victory over Burundi, moving them to the top of Group L with four points from two matches. Crystal Palace’s IsmaĆÆla Sarr scored a second-half penalty to seal the win for Senegal at the Bingu National Stadium in Malawi.
In another fixture, Equatorial Guinea and Togo played out a thrilling 2-2 draw, while Madagascar and Comoros shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw. Niger and Ghana settled for a 1-1 draw, while Uganda cruised to a 2-0 win over Congo. Angola edged Sudan 2-1, and Ethiopia suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of DR Congo. Lesotho and Morocco played out a goalless draw, with the remaining match-day two games set to be played today.
The results leave Senegal in a strong position to qualify for the 2025 AFCON, with their next match against Madagascar set to be a crucial one. The West African nation will be looking to build on their impressive start to the campaign, while their opponents will be seeking to bounce back from their disappointing draw with Comoros.
The AFCON qualifying campaign is heating up, with several teams still in the hunt for a spot in the tournament. With the remaining match-day two games set to be played today, fans can expect more thrilling action on the pitch as the teams battle it out for a place in the 2025 AFCON.
