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Guinea’s qualification for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations has come as a surprise to many. Borussia Dortmund star Serhou Guirassy will miss the event after Tanzania pulled off a surprise 1-0 win over Guinea to advance at the visitors’ expense. A victory that ignited the crowd in the stands and propelled Tanzania to the top of the group, a remarkable performance for a team that has only qualified for the continental tournament four times.
While teams like Botswana and Mozambique have also booked their places to complete the 24-team field, there are some disappointments hanging over some big-name nations. Four-time champions Ghana will not be taking part in the competition for the first time since 2004, a disappointment for Black Stars fans. Sudan, for its part, secured its ticket by holding Angola to a draw, thus validating a solid run in the qualifying phase.
Surprises and disappointments, moments of joy and sadness punctuated these thrilling qualifications. Egypt, seven-time African champion, secured first place in its group despite a surprise defeat at home to Rwanda. Nigeria, a regular at the finals, finished top of its group despite a defeat to Rwanda. Algeria, the defending champion, validated its qualification by finishing undefeated in its group.
Morocco, host country of the next Africa Cup of Nations, as well as other big names such as Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Senegal and Nigeria, are preparing to do battle to try to lift the continental trophy. The date is set, from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026, for a tournament that promises to be thrilling.
The qualifiers for the African Cup of Nations are always full of emotions, twists and turns and moments of pure magic. This edition is no exception, with its share of surprises and disappointments, promising a memorable spectacle for all football fans on the African continent.
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