With just a few matches remaining in the qualifiers, Nigeria, Egypt, and 13 other teams have secured their spots for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will take place in Morocco.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured their qualification with Libya’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali.
Later, Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Benin, with Victor Osimhen’s late goal earning Nigeria a share of the spoils and sparing them from defeat.
Alongside Nigeria, five other teams—Tunisia, South Africa, Uganda, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon—secured their spots on Thursday during Matchday 5.
Defending Champions, Côte d’Ivoire also secured qualification and hopes to win the title again.
The 15 countries that have qualified for AFCON 2025 so far;
Morocco
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Algeria
DR Congo
Senegal
Egypt
Angola
Equatorial Guinea
Cote d’Ivoire
Uganda
South Africa
Gabon
Tunisia
Nigeria
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