Nigeria’s Super Eagles suffered a stunning defeat at the hands of Rwanda in their decisive Group D match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The 2-1 loss sent shockwaves through the African football community, raising doubts about the team’s preparedness for the upcoming AFCON tournament.
Morocco, on the other hand, showcased their dominance with a resounding 7-0 thrashing of Lesotho. This convincing victory not only highlights the team’s strength but also solidifies their position as a top contender for the competition.
Ghana’s hopes of qualifying for the 2025 AFCON took a hit as they fell 2-1 to Niger at home. This loss adds to Ghana’s growing concerns after failing to qualify for the tournament.
In other matches, Libya and Benin Republic battled to a scoreless draw, while Angola and Sudan also ended in a stalemate. These results highlighted the defensive solidity of both teams, but also emphasized the missed opportunities to secure crucial points.
Here are the complete results from Monday’s AFCON 2025 qualifiers:
Nigeria 1-2 Rwanda
Ghana 1-2 Niger
Morocco 7-0 Lesotho
Sudan 0-0 Angola
Libya 0-0 Benin Republic
Tunisia 0-1 Gambia
Comoros 1-0 Madagascar
CAR 0-1 Gabon
Malawi 3-0 Burkina Faso
Tomorrow’s AFCON qualifiers promise to be just as thrilling, with standout matches including Kenya hosting Namibia, Tanzania taking on Guinea, Cameroon facing off against Zimbabwe, and Egypt squaring off against Botswana.
