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AFCON 2025 MOROCCO: GROUP STAGE SUMMARY, ELIMINATED TEAMS AND QUARTER-FINALISTS

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, hosted by Morocco, has delivered intense football, major upsets, and high-quality performances across all groups. After the conclusion of the group stage and the Round of 16, the tournament has now entered the quarter-final phase, with only the strongest teams remaining in contention for the title.

Below is a clear breakdown of the tournament progress group by group, highlighting qualified teams and those knocked out.

GROUP A
Qualified from Group Stage:
Morocco
Mali
Knocked Out
Zambia
Comoros

Morocco dominated the group with strong home support, while Mali showed discipline and tactical strength to secure qualification.

GROUP B
Qualified from Group Stage:
Egypt
Cameroon
Knocked Out
Gabon
Zimbabwe

Egypt’s experience proved decisive, while Cameroon relied on physicality and counter-attacks to advance.

GROUP C
Qualified from Group Stage:
Nigeria
Algeria
Knocked Out
Uganda
Botswana

Nigeria and Algeria both impressed with consistent performances, leaving little room for the other teams to progress.

GROUP D
Qualified from Group Stage:
Senegal
Côte d’Ivoire
Knocked Out
Equatorial Guinea
Mozambique

This group featured high-tempo football, with Senegal and Ivory Coast asserting their dominance early.

GROUP E
Qualified from Group Stage:
Tunisia
South Africa
Knocked Out
Namibia
Tanzania

Tactical discipline and solid defending were key factors for Tunisia and South Africa.

GROUP F:
Qualified from Group Stage
Burkina Faso
Mali
Knocked Out
Angola
Mauritania

Burkina Faso’s attacking intent and Mali’s composure secured their places in the knockout rounds.

ROUND OF 16: TEAMS ELIMINATED
After the Round of 16 matches, the following teams exited the tournament:
Tunisia
South Africa
Burkina Faso
Mali
These eliminations narrowed the competition to the final eight teams.

AFCON 2025 QUARTER-FINALISTS
The teams that have successfully qualified for the Quarter Finals are:
Morocco
Nigeria
Algeria
Egypt
Senegal
Cameroon
Côte d’Ivoire
Mali

These teams represent a blend of African football powerhouses and resilient contenders, setting the stage for thrilling quarter-final clashes.

CONCLUSION
As AFCON 2025 progresses, the competition has reached its most decisive stage. With only eight teams remaining, every match now carries immense pressure, national pride, and the dream of continental glory. Fans can expect high-quality football, tactical battles, and unforgettable moments as Africa’s best fight for the title in Morocco.

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