Nigeria head five qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, as Ghana are given a lifeline in their bid to reach Morocco.
Three-time continental champions Nigeria were among four sides to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations without kicking a ball on Thursday.
Gabon, South Africa and Uganda are also assured of their places in Morocco after results in their respective groups went their way. Ten-man Tunisia netted a 93rd-minute winner to triumph 3-2 away against Madagascar and book their place at the finals for a record-extending 17th time. Libya's 1-0 win in Rwanda guarantees Nigeria a top-two finish in Group D, and means Benin will join the Super Eagles at the tournament if they win their all-West African meeting later .
Meanwhile, Ghana's hopes of qualification are still alive after Sudan suffered a damaging 4-0 defeat away against Niger, who revived their own campaign.Four-time Afcon winners Ghana must beat already-qualified Angola in Luanda on Friday to remain in the hunt for a ticket to the 2025 finals.and Ivory Coast both qualified for next year's tournament on Wednesday despite not playing - and that theme continued on Thursday.
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