The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stage is reaching a crucial stage. Following Nigeria`s success yesterday in securing an early pass to the Round of 16, today features several high-stakes matches. Both Algeria and Ivory Coast, alongside their respective opponents Burkina Faso and Cameroon, have the opportunity to join Nigeria in the knockout stage with a decisive victory.
Below is a summary of today`s schedule, focusing on the decisive matchups, and a review of the results and standings following yesterday`s action.
Today`s Crucial Fixtures
- 1:30 PM (CET): Gabon vs. Mozambique
- 4:00 PM (CET): Equatorial Guinea vs. Sudan
- 6:30 PM (CET): Algeria vs. Burkina Faso (Critical Group E clash)
- 9:00 PM (CET): Ivory Coast vs. Cameroon (Key Group F battle)
Group Standings Overview
Group E Standings
| # | Team | Points | Goal Difference (GD) |
|---|
| 1 | Algeria | 3 | +3 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 3 | +1 |
| 3 | Equatorial Guinea | 0 | -1 |
| 4 | Sudan | 0 | -3 |
Group F Standings
| # | Team | Points | Goal Difference (GD) |
|---|
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 3 | +1 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 3 | +1 |
| 3 | Gabon | 0 | -1 |
| 4 | Mozambique | 0 | -1 |
Results from Yesterday`s Matches
Yesterday saw Nigeria cement their place in the next round, while competition tightened in Group D.
Group D Results
- Benin 1 – 0 Botswana
- Senegal 1 – 1 DR Congo
Group C Results
- Uganda 1 – 1 Tanzania
- Nigeria 3 – 2 Tunisia (Nigeria secures qualification)
Updated Group C and D Standings
Group D Standings
| # | Team | Points | GD |
|---|
| 1 | Senegal | 4 | +3 |
| 2 | DR Congo | 4 | +1 |
| 3 | Benin | 3 | 0 |
| 4 | Botswana | 0 | -4 |
Group C Standings
| # | Team | Points | GD |
|---|
| 1 | Nigeria (Qualified) | 6 | +2 |
| 2 | Tunisia | 3 | +1 |
| 3 | Tanzania | 1 | -1 |
| 4 | Uganda | 1 | -2 |
