The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continued on Tuesday with decisive group-stage matches that clarified the qualification picture for several teams ahead of the knockout rounds.
In Group C, Nigeria delivered an impressive performance, defeating Uganda 3-1 to maintain top spot in the group. Midfielder Raphael Onyedika starred with a brace, while striker Paul Onuachu added a third to seal a commanding victory for the Super Eagles.
The win ensured Nigeria finished as group leaders, reinforcing their status as one of the tournament’s strongest contenders. Uganda’s lone goal proved insufficient as the Eagles controlled large spells of the encounter.
Also in Group C, Tunisia secured qualification after playing out a 1-1 draw with Tanzania. The result saw the North Africans finish second behind Nigeria, edging out Tanzania in the tightly contested group.
In Group D, Senegal underlined their title ambitions with a dominant 3-0 victory over Benin Republic. The reigning African champions displayed their attacking depth and defensive solidity in a one-sided contest.
DR Congo also recorded a convincing 3-0 win over Botswana, keeping their hopes alive and ensuring a strong finish to the group stage as qualification battles intensified.
Attention now shifts to Wednesday’s fixtures, with Sudan facing Burkina Faso in Group E, Algeria taking on Equatorial Guinea later in the evening, and Cameroon battling Mozambique in Group F. Defending champions Ivory Coast will also be in action against Gabon on Wednesday night at the Stade de Marrakech, as the race for the knockout stage reaches its climax.
