Morocco has secured the top spot in Group A of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 after a convincing 3-0 victory over Zambia. The win, which came courtesy of goals from Ayoub El Kaabi and Brahim Diaz, sees Morocco finish the group stage with seven points.
In another Group A match, Mali progressed to the knockout stages despite being held to a goalless draw by Comoros. The result means Mali finishes second in the group with three points from three draws, while Comoros departs the tournament with two points.
In Group B, South Africa edged out Zimbabwe 3-2 in a thrilling encounter to reach the knockout stages. The match saw South Africa take an early lead, only for Zimbabwe to equalize, before the former regained control and eventually won the game. The victory leaves South Africa second in the group with six points, while Zimbabwe finishes bottom with one point.
Meanwhile, Egypt topped their group despite a goalless draw with Angola. The result sees Egypt finish with five points, while Angola’s chances of progressing as one of the best third-placed teams hang in the balance.
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 has been marked by intense and closely contested matches, with several teams still in the running for a spot in the knockout stages. As the tournament progresses, fans can expect more thrilling encounters and surprising results. The next round of matches is expected to be just as intense, with teams battling it out for a place in the quarterfinals.