This Friday, November 15, Mali, Zambia and Zimbabwe obtained their ticket for CAN 2025 in Morocco.
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The meeting between Mali and Mozambique was crucial. The winner knew he was qualified. At the break, the Eagles of Mali already had a foot in Morocco thanks to Kamory Doumbia. The midfielder was able to conclude a collective action initiated by Yves Bissouma, author of a decisive pass (19th). Doumbia finally scored the only goal of the match. To qualify, Mozambique will absolutely have to beat Guinea-Bissau on the sixth and final day, who snatched a draw against Eswatini (1-1).
Zambia, African champion in 2012, will once again be among the nations which will have the joy of playing the final phase in Morocco. The Chipolopolos resisted the Ivorians, reigning African champions, after opening the scoring thanks to Kennedy Musonda at the end of the first period (43rd). Zambia wins 1-0.
Zimbabwe, which drew against Kenya, validated its ticket for Morocco (1-1). Zimbabwe only needed a draw to secure their place alongside Cameroon, another qualifier from Group J. Zimbabwean Tawanda Maswanhise opened the scoring in the first period (32nd), while Kenyan Jonah Ayunga equalized after the break (52nd). Zimbabwe, whose federation was suspended by Fifa due to government interference, did not play in the qualifiers for the previous CAN in Ivory Coast. The country is making its return through the front door.
Eliminated on penalties by South Africa in the quarter-finals during the last CAN in Ivory Coast, Cape Verde will not see the final phase of the 2025 edition in Morocco. The Blue Sharks drew against Egypt when they absolutely had to win (1-1).
Also readCAN 2025: Calendar, results, and rankings of the qualifiers
Countries already qualified : Morocco (organizing country) Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Algeria, Senegal, Angola, DR Congo, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, South Africa, Uganda, Tunisia, Nigeria, Mali, Zambia, Zimbabwe.