On Thursday, November 4, a series of exciting fixtures took place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying rounds, showcasing the skills of various national teams across the continent.
In one of the most anticipated 2025 AFCON qualifiers, Nigeria’s Super Eagles faced the Benin Republic in Group D. The encounter, held in Abidjan, ended in a tense 1-1 draw.
Despite a dominant performance from Nigeria, it was Benin who took the lead early in the match. However, the Super Eagles fought back, with star striker Victor Osimhen finding the equalizer in the second half, saving Nigeria from a disappointing defeat.
In another noteworthy match, Senegal secured a narrow victory over Burkina Faso, winning 1-0. The win was crucial for Senegal as they continued to assert their presence in the qualifiers.
Meanwhile, Niger delivered an impressive performance, overwhelming Sudan with a decisive 4-0 victory, further highlighting their strong form in the competition.
Below are the full results from the AFCON 2025 qualifiers played on Thursday, November 14:
Benin Republic 1 – 1 Nigeria
Burkina Faso 0 – 1 Senegal
Niger 4 – 0 Sudan
Madagascar 2 – 3 Tunisia
Rwanda 0 – 1 Libya
Burundi 0 – 0 Malawi
South Sudan 3 – 2 Congo
Lesotho 1 – 0 Central African Republic (CAR)
Equatorial Guinea 0 – 0 Algeria
As the excitement continues, additional AFCON qualifying matches are set to take place today (Friday).
Fans are eagerly awaiting the clashes, where Cape Verde will host the formidable Egypt, Uganda will face off against South Africa, Mozambique will go up against Mali, and Botswana will challenge Mauritania.
