Overview
- All 16 knockout teams are confirmed, with the Round of 16 starting January 3 across Moroccan host cities.
- Nigeria beat Uganda 3-1 to finish Group C with nine points, as Raphael Onyedika scored twice and Paul Onuachu added the opener.
- Tanzania drew 1-1 with Tunisia to reach the knockouts for the first time in 45 years, edging Angola for a best third-placed slot on goals scored.
- Senegal topped Group D after a 3-0 win over Benin, while DR Congo beat Botswana 3-0 to finish second and draw Algeria in the last 16.
- Key fixtures include Morocco vs Tanzania in Rabat, Benin vs Egypt in Agadir, Tunisia vs Mali in Casablanca, and Nigeria vs the Group F third-placed team in Fez.