The group stage of the qualifiers for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), which began on September 4, will conclude on November 19 with the 6th and final matchday. After eight nations secured their qualification by the fourth matchday, the 6th round will reveal the remaining teams set to compete in Morocco.
The sixth and final matchday of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers will take place from November 17 to November 19, 2024. This crucial round will determine the last teams to join the continent’s prestigious tournament. Below is the detailed schedule, organized by group and date.
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Togo vs. Equatorial Guinea
Algeria vs. Liberia
Monday, November 18, 2024
Malawi vs. Burkina Faso
Group F:
Sudan vs. Angola
Ghana vs. Niger
Group A:
Comoros vs. Madagascar
Tunisia vs. Gambia
Group D:
Libya vs. Benin
Nigeria vs. Rwanda
Group B:
Morocco vs. Lesotho
Central African Republic vs. Gabon
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Cameroon vs. Zimbabwe
Kenya vs. Namibia
Group K:
Congo vs. Uganda
South Africa vs. South Sudan
Group I:
Guinea-Bissau vs. Mozambique
Mali vs. Eswatini
Group G:
Sierra Leone vs. Zambia
Côte d’Ivoire vs. Chad
Group H:
Tanzania vs. Guinea
DR Congo vs. Ethiopia
Group C:
Mauritania vs. Cape Verde
Egypt vs. Botswana
Group L:
Senegal vs. Burundi
Key Stakes for the Final Matchday
The sixth matchday promises to be decisive for several teams, with some relying on these last games to secure their qualification. Group leaders will aim to solidify their positions, while challengers will fight to earn their place in this iconic competition.
Among the most anticipated matches, Morocco’s clash with Lesotho in Group B holds particular significance for the Atlas Lions, who hope to finish the qualifiers on a high note in front of their home fans. Similarly, in Group J, Cameroon, often seen as a cornerstone of African football, will face Zimbabwe with the goal of affirming their status.
In Group K, South Africa will aim to overcome South Sudan, a team seeking a surprise upset. Meanwhile, the Group C showdown between Egypt and Botswana will highlight the strength of the Pharaohs, who are eager to reaffirm their historic dominance in African football.
These three days promise intense matchups and moments of suspense, marking the end of a dramatic and eventful qualifying phase.