Nigeria’s Super Eagles were among four teams to secure their places at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Thursday, even before taking to the pitch.
Gabon, South Africa, and Uganda also booked their tickets to the prestigious tournament in Morocco as results in their respective groups worked in their favor.
The Super Eagles’ qualification was sealed after Libya defeated Rwanda 1-0 in a Group D fixture.
This result ensured Nigeria finished in the top two of their group, guaranteeing their spot at the finals.
Later, the Super Eagles played out a 1-1 draw with the Benin Republic to confirm their status as Group D winners.Elsewhere, Tunisia made headlines with a dramatic 93rd-minute winner in their 3-2 victory over Madagascar.
The hard-fought win not only secured their place at the tournament but also marked their 17th AFCON qualification, extending their record as one of the competition’s most consistent participants.
The current AFCON title holders, Ivory Coast, had already secured their spot earlier, joining an impressive lineup of qualified teams that includes Algeria, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Angola, Burkina Faso, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Morocco, and Senegal.
This elite group reflects the diverse and competitive nature of African football, with powerhouse teams and emerging nations earning their places at the continental showpiece.
AFCON 2025, set to take place in Morocco, promises to deliver high-stakes matches and showcase the best of African football talent. With Morocco’s automatic qualification as hosts, the tournament is already shaping up to be a significant spectacle for fans across the continent and beyond.
For Nigeria, the qualification is a testament to the Super Eagles’ resilience and dominance in African football.
Led by coach Jose Peseiro, the team has demonstrated consistency in their performances during the qualifiers, blending experienced players like Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi with emerging talents such as Gift Orban and Victor Boniface.
Meanwhile, Gabon, South Africa, and Uganda will also relish their hard-earned qualification.
Their successful campaigns reflect the growing competitiveness of African football, where every point and result in the qualifiers carries immense significance.
As the qualification process wraps up, more teams will be confirmed in the coming days, further completing the roster of nations set to compete for the prestigious title in 2025.
The excitement and anticipation for AFCON 2025 continue to build, with fans eagerly awaiting another chapter in the storied history of African football’s premier competition.
