Defending champions Ivory Coast and continental rivals Cameroon played out a high-intensity 1-1 draw in their Group F encounter on Sunday night. Manchester United winger Amad Diallo opened the scoring for the Ivorians in the 51st minute, but an unfortunate own goal by Ghislain Konan allowed the Indomitable Lions to secure a share of the spoils.
This result leaves both giants tied at the top of the group with four points each, setting up a frantic final matchday to determine the group winner.
The other Group F fixture saw Mozambique make history by recording their first-ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations finals. The Mambas edged past Gabon in a five-goal thriller, securing a 3-2 win that propelled them to third place in the standings with three points. While Gabon remains at the bottom of the table without a point, Mozambique now enters the final round of matches with a legitimate chance of qualifying for the Round of 16.
In Group E, Algeria confirmed their presence in the knockout stages with a disciplined 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso. Captain Riyad Mahrez converted a crucial first-half penalty to maintain the Desert Warriors’ perfect record in the tournament. Sudan also revitalized their campaign in the same group by defeating Equatorial Guinea 1-0, moving into third place and keeping their qualification hopes alive ahead of the final group games.
The tournament excitement continues this Monday, December 29, 2025, as the final round of group stage matches begins. The afternoon schedule features a pivotal Southern African derby between South Africa and Zimbabwe, while Angola challenges group leaders Egypt. The evening session shifts focus to Group A, where hosts Morocco take on Zambia in a bid to secure the top spot, while Comoros and Mali battle at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca for a place in the next round.
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