the latest qualifying issues

They are already qualified:

First qualified country in its field of host country, Morocco prepares its competition and was able to compete in Group B of the qualifiers. With 4 victories in 4 matches, the Atlas Lions would still have booked their ticket and are showing excellent form, notably with large victories 5-0 and 4-0 against the Central African Republic or a 4-1 against Gabon. The second country to have joined the Moroccans is Burkina Faso. The Stallions flew over group L in the same way as Senegal who is also qualified. With 10 points, they have left Burundi and Malawi behind and respectively have a 14th and 18th participation. It also happened for Algeria in group E. With 12 points, the Fennecs impressed with 4 masterful victories against Equatorial Guinea, Togo and Liberia.

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Another African giant who will be part of the adventure, Cameroon did the job. Three victories and a draw against Zimbabwe which allowed the Indomitable Lions to easily qualify without incident for the 22nd time in their history. With only 8 absences from the CAN in its history, Egypt could not miss this 2025 edition. The Pharaohs logically ensured their presence with 4 victories against Botswana, Cape Verde and Mauritania and will be serious candidates for the title. CAN 2023 sensation thanks to its quarter-final, Angola will still try to play spoilsport. The Palancas Negras flew through their difficult group with 4 victories, which included Sudan, Ghana and Niger. Finally, the eighth ticket goes to the Democratic Republic of Congo who will never have doubted against Guinea, Tanzania and Ethiopia.

They are off to a good start:

For some teams, qualification is not yet assured, but it seems close. This is the case of Gabon in group B. With four points ahead of the Central African Republic which they will face on the sixth day, the Gabonese can be satisfied with a draw against Geoffrey Kondogbia's team to qualify. A valuable advantage which could nevertheless be reduced during the 5th day with the reception of Morocco while the Central African Republic will go to Lesotho. Equatorial Guinea is also in a very favorable tie in group E with 5 points ahead of Togo and 6 over Liberia. The latter two face each other while the Nzalang Nacional will host Algeria. If the next day is not enough, Equatorial Guinea will travel to Togo and a draw will be enough. Second surprise in Group F after hanging on (0-0) and beating Ghana (2-0), Sudan is in a position of strength. With 5 points ahead of the Black Stars, the Sudanese only need one point against Angola or Niger to validate their ticket.

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In group G, Ivory Coast is in the lead with 5 points ahead of Sierra Leone which is third. The defending champion therefore only needs one point against Zambia or Chad to qualify and be ready to defend their title. In Group I, two nations are in a very favorable tie, it is from Mozambique et from Mali. With 8 points, four points ahead of Guinea-Bissau, the two teams facing each other on Friday will see the winner of their confrontation directly qualify. Mali has the advantage of facing Eswatini on the last day when Mozambique travels to Guinea-Bissau. Finally, group L should see Uganda et South Africa qualify. The first city only needs one point against South Africa or Congo. For the CAN 2023 semi-finalists, they will have this match in Uganda to negotiate before receiving South Sudan on the last day. A victory in one of the two matches will be sufficient.

We will have to fight:

In group A, we have the right to a three-way fight between Tunisia (1re, 7 points), Comoros (2nd, 6 points) et Gambia (3rd, 5 points). Everything therefore remains very open with in particular a Gambia – Comoros on the next day which will be worth a lot. Tunisia can make things easier this Thursday in the event of a victory against Madagascar. In group D too, the fight will be three-way. The Nigerian (1st, 7 points) leads in front Benin (2nd, 6 points) and and Rwanda (3rd, 5 points). The Rwandans who face Nigeria for a final on the 6th day will be attentive to the duel this Thursday between Benin and Nigeria.

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Second in Group G behind Ivory Coast, Zambia only need a draw on the final day against Sierra Leone to qualify. Facing the Elephants just before, the Chipolopolos can even simplify their task. Returned from afar, Guinea must convert the shot. After two initial defeats, Sily National was able to count on a great Serhou Guirassy to raise his head. With two points ahead of Tanzania who they face on the last day, the Guineans will first have to cross swords with the already qualified DR Congo. Finally, in Zimbabwe holds the rope in group J. Having to face Cameroon in the next match, Tino Kadewere's teammates will end their campaign against Kenya, who are three points behind. A meeting which could serve as the final for the two selections.

They are in danger:

Very tight and competitive, Group A sees two teams in danger with Gambia and Madagascar. If the Gambians are only two points behind Tunisia and the Comoros which they face and thus keep their destiny in hand, for the Barea it looks complicated. Located four points behind the Comoros which are second, Madagascar will have to perform well while hoping for favorable results. In group C, and Botswana can hope to make a big move and is three points ahead of Cape Verde et Mauritania. Respectively quarter-finalist and eighth-finalist of the last CAN, these two teams are in great difficulty and will face each other on the last day in a high-tension match. At least, if Botswana does not qualify beforehand by beating Mauritania this Friday.

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Participant in the 2006 World Cup, and Togo is far from the Emmanuel Adebayor era. Absent from the last three editions, the Sparrowhawks are five points behind Equatorial Guinea and they will have to win the last two matches while hoping for an Algerian victory against Nzalang Nacional to achieve the feat. African giant who won the CAN 4 times, Ghana should miss the 2025 edition, a first since the 2004 edition in Tunisia. With 2 points in 4 matches, the Black Stars will have to win their two matches while hoping that Sudan loses their two matches. Finally, Namibia who impressed at the last CAN by eliminating Tunisia to reach the round of 16 is already eliminated with 0 points in 4 days.