The Digest:
Six nations, Botswana, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Comoros, have been eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, their tournament journeys ending in the group stage. Hosts Morocco sealed Zambia’s fate with a 3–0 victory, while Comoros became the first third-place team officially ruled out of contention.
Key Points:
- Botswana, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon were eliminated after two matches each
- Zambia crashed out following a 3–0 loss to hosts Morocco on Monday
- Comoros became the first third-place team officially eliminated
- Zimbabwe also failed to advance from the group stage
- Six teams - Algeria, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, have already qualified for the Round of 16
- The tournament continues with eight more knockout spots still to be filled
- Hosts Morocco topped Group A with a maximum of nine points
Sources: Soccernet, Score Nigeria
