AFCON Qualifiers Kick Off with Thrilling Matches
This Thursday, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying rounds kicked off in high gear, with national teams across the continent showcasing their skills.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles faced the Benin Republic in a highly anticipated Group D encounter, held in Abidjan. The match was a tense 1-1 draw, with Nigeria’s dominant performance being edged out by Benin’s early lead. However, star striker Victor Osimhen stepped up in the second half, securing an equalizer that saved Nigeria from defeat.
Senegal secured a crucial 1-0 win over Burkina Faso, further solidifying their position in the qualifiers. Niger, meanwhile, delivered an impressive 4-0 victory over Sudan, demonstrating their growing strength in the competition.
The following are the full results from the AFCON 2025 qualifiers played on Thursday:
Benin Republic 1 – 1 Nigeria
Burkina Faso 0 – 1 Senegal
Niger 4 – 0 Sudan
Madagascar 2 – 3 Tunisia
Rwanda 0 – 1 Libya
Burundi 0 – 0 Malawi
South Sudan 3 – 2 Congo
Lesotho 1 – 0 Central African Republic (CAR)
Equatorial Guinea 0 – 0 Algeria
With the excitement building, the AFCON qualifying matches are set to continue today, featuring key clashes such as Cape Verde vs Egypt, Uganda vs South Africa, Mozambique vs Mali, and Botswana vs Mauritania. Fans are eagerly anticipating these matches.
