Matchday 7 Delivers Drama at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations
22:06 GMT: What a compelling day of football it has been at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, as matchday 7 delivered drama, tension and finely balanced outcomes across Groups E and F.
In Group E, Algeria continued their perfect start with a second straight victory, moving top on six points and taking a big step towards the Round of 16. Burkina Faso and sudan remain locked on three points each, setting up a decisive final round of group matches, while Equatorial Guinea are left with work to do after suffering a second defeat.
Over in Group F, the heavyweight clash in Marrakech between Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon lived up to its billing, ending in a 1-1 draw. The result keeps both former champions level on four points apiece, finely poised at the top of the group. Mozambique, boosted by their earlier victory, sit close behind on three points, while Gabon are now facing elimination after back-to-back losses.
With qualification battles tightening and margins getting thinner, the stage is perfectly set for another thrilling day at AFCON as the group phase enters a decisive stretch.
Thank you for staying with us throughout today’s live coverage.Matches continue tomorrow, and we’ll be back with more live updates, key moments and all the drama from Morocco.
21:55 GMT: The final whistle blows in Marrakech. Côte d’Ivoire 1-1 Cameroon. A decent result for both sides that puts them in a good position of advancing to the knockout stages.
21:48 GMT: Cote d’Ivoire respond with urgency.Substitutions introduced with Amad making way for Zaha as they chase the winner, pressing Cameroon deep.
21:41 GMT: Late drama brewing. Cameroon pour forward, but Côte d’Ivoire hold firm, managing the game with experience.
21:12 GMT: GOAL!!!!! Côte d’Ivoire 1, Cameroon 1. Junior Tchamadeu (Cameroon) right foo
Algeria vs. Burkina Faso: Live Updates from AFCON Qualifier
19:24 GMT: Late pressure from Burkina Faso. Edmond Tapsoba delivers a risky shot into the area, but Algeria defend resolutely and clear their lines. Four minutes of added time indicated. tension rises in rabat as Burkina push for a decisive goal.
19:14 GMT: Substitutions on both sides as the tempo increases.Fresh legs introduced with both teams sensing this match could hinge on one moment.
18:58 GMT: Burkina Faso threaten on the counter. Georgi Minoungou bursts forward, forcing Algeria’s defence into a hurried clearance.
18:48 GMT: Algeria respond with sustained spells of possession. Baghdad Bounedjah drops deeper to link play as the Desert Foxes search for openings.
18:38 GMT: The second half gets underway. Burkina Faso press higher instantly, attempting to disrupt Algeria’s build-up play.
18:21 GMT: The referee brings the first half to a close. A tightly contested and tactical opening 45 minutes, with neither side willing to overcommit.
18:10 GMT: midfield battle intensifies. Ramy Bensebaïni influential for Algeria,dictating tempo as both teams remain cautious with just the goal separating them.
18:00 GMT: Burkina Faso begin to grow into the game, stringing together neat passing sequences. edmond Tapsoba steps forward confidently, helping his side progress play from deep.
17:53 GMT: GOAL FOR ALGERIA: Goal! Algeria 1, Burkina Faso 0. Riyad Mahrez converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom left corner.
17:52 GMT: penalty for Algeria. Rayan Aït-Nouri draws a foul in the penalty area. Penalty conceded by Ismahila Ouédraogo (Burkina Faso) after a foul in the box.
17:50 GMT: First half-chance of the evening. Riyad Mahrez cuts inside from the right and curls an effort toward goal, but Burkina Faso’s goalkeeper gathers comfortably.
17:40 GMT: A composed opening from Algeria, enjoying early possession and patiently moving the ball across midfield. Burkina Faso remain compact and disciplined, looking to break quickly.
17:30 GMT: We are underway in Rabat. Burkina Faso get the match started as the two familiar rivals lock horns once again at AFCON.
17:25 GMT: Final touches underway on the pitch. The crowd continues to build inside the Moulay hassan Stadium as both sides complete their warm-ups, national anthems and ready for the handshakes and the start of the game.
17:10 GMT: Both teams arrive at the stadium to warm applause from supporters.Focused expressions all round as the importance of the occasion is clear – this is a potential qualification decider.
Equatorial Guinea vs. Sudan: Live Updates from AFCON
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The Stade Mohamed V beckons as Equatorial Guinea and Sudan prepare to face off in a crucial group E encounter. Both teams are desperate for a positive result after experiencing contrasting fortunes in their opening matches.
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Equatorial Guinea come into this match still feeling the sting of a dramatic 2-1 defeat to Burkina Faso, where they conceded twice deep into stoppage time after taking the lead. That collapse marked the first time they have ever lost an AFCON match after scoring first – a statistic they will be desperate to correct today.
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Sudan, meanwhile, are seeking to halt a worrying AFCON trend. Their opening defeat to Algeria extended a winless run at the finals that now stretches to eight matches.Goals have been particularly hard to come by, with Sudan finding the net just once in their last five AFCON outings.
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History favours Equatorial Guinea. The two sides have never met at AFCON finals, but their only previous encounters came in qualification for the 2019 tournament, both of which where won by Equatorial Guinea – including a commanding 4-1 away victory in Sudan.
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There is, however, a compelling subplot. Equatorial Guinea boast an notable record in second group matches at AFCON, having never lost in this fixture across four previous tournaments. Sudan, on the other hand, have often responded positively after opening-day defeats under Kwesi Appiah – a pattern they will hope to repeat.
14:50 GMT
Players from both teams are now visible around the pitch during warm-ups. The tension is unmistakable. Discipline could prove decisive: Equatorial Guinea have had players sent off in each of their last two AFCON matches, while Sudan were reduced to ten men in their opener.
14:55 GMT
Minutes to kick-off in Casablanca. With qualification hopes already hanging by a thread, this clash represents a defining moment for both nations – a chance to reset campaigns, restore belief, and keep Group E wide open.