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The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has reached an exciting stage as several teams secure their spots in the quarter-finals following intense Round of 16 matches. Cameroon triumphed over South Africa with a 2-1 victory, thanks to goals from Tchamadeu and Kofane, despite a late effort from South Africa's Makgopa. They will face Morocco, who edged past Tanzania 1-0 with a goal from Brahim Diaz.
Egypt also advanced dramatically, with Mohamed Salah scoring a late goal in a 3-1 extra-time win against Benin. After a goalless first half, Egypt took the lead through Marwan Attia, but Benin equalized late in regulation before Salah's decisive contribution.
Defending champions Ivory Coast showcased their strength by defeating Burkina Faso 3-0, with standout performances from Amad Diallo, Yan Diomande, and Bazoumana Toure. They will meet Egypt in the next round.
Sudan, under coach Kwesi Appiah, made headlines by qualifying for the knockout stage without scoring a single goal in the group phase, finishing third in their group. They will face Senegal, who are missing captain Kalidou Koulibaly due to suspension. Sudan's captain, Mohamed Abdelrahman, expressed pride in their achievement, emphasizing the importance of unity and the support of their fans.
Lastly, Nigeria demonstrated their dominance with a resounding 4-0 victory over Mozambique, featuring goals from Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen (two goals), and Akor Adams. The Super Eagles are now poised to continue their quest for a third AFCON title as they prepare to face either Algeria or DR Congo in the quarter-finals.
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