Sport|FootballMozambique win first ever AFCON game, while Algeria reach last 16Elsewhere in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, Cameroon and Ivory coast draw 1-1, while Sudan see off Equatorial Guinea.

Sports Update: Africa Cup of Nations 2025

Mozambique achieved a significant milestone by securing their first victory in the Africa Cup of Nations, defeating Gabon 3-2 in Agadir. This win revitalizes their campaign following an earlier loss to Ivory Coast. Faizal Bangal and Geny Catamo scored for Mozambique, with Catamo netting from a penalty. Despite Gabon's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scoring, Mozambique maintained their lead with a goal from Diogo Calila.

In another Group F encounter, Ivory Coast and Cameroon played to a 1-1 draw. Amad Diallo scored for Ivory Coast, while Junior Tchamadeu equalized for Cameroon. Both teams now lead the group with four points each, followed by Mozambique with three points. Gabon must win their final group match to remain in contention for the knockout stages as one of the best third-placed teams.

Algeria advanced to the last 16 after a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso, courtesy of a penalty by Riyad Mahrez. This result leaves Algeria with six points from two matches in Group E, maintaining their status as one of the tournament favorites. Burkina Faso and Sudan each have three points, with Algeria's final group opponent being Equatorial Guinea.

Sudan improved their chances of advancing after a 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea, thanks to an own goal by Saul Coco. This victory marks Sudan's second in the Africa Cup of Nations since their 1970 win.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.