Tanzania beat Guinea to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, while Botswana and Mozambique secured the final two spots.
Guinea had to avoid a loss in Dar Es Salaam to secure second place in Group H, while Tanzania’s victory would guarantee their spot in Morocco.
Before halftime, Mady Camara challenged the Tanzanian defense. However, Tanzania secured a 1-0 victory when Simon Msuva headed in a goal from close range in the 61st minute.
Tanzania, a co-host of the 2027 Afcon alongside Kenya and Uganda, is 34 places lower than Guinea on the world rankings.
Botswana’s second finals appearance is confirmed after earning the point they required against Egypt, securing second place in Group C.
Omaatla Kebatho’s goal gave the Zebras an early lead in Cairo after the hosts’ defensive blunder. But Trezeguet quickly brought the Pharaohs back into the game.
Despite conceding a goal, Botswana secured a 1-1 draw to finish above Mauritania, who wrapped up their campaign with a 1-0 win over Cape Verde, who had a player sent off.
Having been the lowest seeds in their group at the 2012 Afcon finals, Southern Africans suffered defeat in all three group games, marking their only participation in the tournament.
Much like Guinea, Mozambique only required a point from their encounter with Guinea-Bissau to advance in Group I, while the West Africans needed to win the match.
Bruno Langa gave the visitors the lead early in the second half, but Everton striker Beto equalized just before the break.
Stanley Ratifo’s 52nd-minute strike helped the Mambas regain the advantage, and Mozambique held on to secure consecutive qualifications.
The biggest sporting event in Africa will start on December 21st, 2025, and end on January 18th, 2026.
The Confederation of African Football has not yet announced the date of the group draw for the finals.
Afcon 2025 qualified teams
Morocco (hosts), Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Comoros, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Mali, Mozambique, Senegal, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
