Already-eliminated Gabon will play only for pride when they face reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions Ivory Coast in their final Group F fixture on Wednesday in Marrakesh.
For the Elephants, however, there is still plenty at stake. Emerse Faé’s side have yet to seal their final standing in the so-called “Group of Death” and head into the contest determined to extend their unbeaten AFCON run under the former midfielder.
As the group phase of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations draws to a close, Sudan and Burkina Faso will lock horns in a decisive Group E showdown at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca on Wednesday, with both nations chasing the second automatic ticket to the knockout stages.
Both sides head into the encounter level on three points, but Burkina Faso occupy second place courtesy of a superior goal difference, leaving Sudan third and in need of a result to keep their qualification hopes alive.
At the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Tanzania and Tunisia played to a 1–1 draw at the end of a largely subdued contest, Tanzania coming from a goal down to equalize in a result that caried significant implications for the Group standings.
Already assured of a place in the Round of 16, Benin coach Gernot Rohr insists his side will approach Tuesday’s 7:00 p.m. GMT clash with Senegal with full intensity.
Tournament favourites Senegal lock horns with Benin on Tuesday at the Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier as Group D reaches its decisive final round at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Both sides remain firmly in contention for progression to the knockout stages, with Senegal already qualified following a draw against DR Congo, while Benin arrive full of confidence after recording a historic first-ever AFCON victory in their last outing.
Already assured of a place in the knockout rounds, Congo DR round off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group-stage campaign against Botswana at the Al Barid Stadium on Tuesday, with both sides entering the finale with sharply contrasting objectives.
Les Léopards have collected four points from a possible six, enough to seal progression to the round of 16, while Botswana’s two defeats mean they are already eliminated and left playing purely for pride.
