Morocco welcomes 2026 as AFCON enters knockout stage [Football Now]
## Sports Update: Africa Cup of Nations 2025
Sports Update: Africa Cup of Nations 2025
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 has progressed to the knockout stages following the conclusion of the group matches. In Group E, Algeria, Burkina Faso, and Sudan have advanced to the Round of 16.
From Group F, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and Mozambique have secured their places in the knockout round. Notably, the defending champions overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat Gabon 3-2 in their final group match.
Ivory Coast and Cameroon both concluded the group stage with seven points and a goal difference of plus 2. However, Ivory Coast ranked higher due to scoring five goals compared to Cameroon's four. Mozambique has qualified as one of the four best third-place finishers.
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 has progressed to the knockout stages following the conclusion of the group matches.
Senegal vs. Sudan : The Round of 16 will commence on Saturday, Jan 3, 2026. Mali vs. Tunisia and South Africa vs. Cameroon : These matches are scheduled for Sunday, Jan 4, 2026, and are anticipated to be key fixtures in the knockout stage.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
