Overview
- Riyad Mahrez converted a first-half penalty to beat Burkina Faso 1-0, locking up Group E for Algeria and taking the tournament scoring lead with three goals as Luca Zidane kept his place in goal.
- Nigeria qualified by defeating Tunisia 3-2 in Fès, with Ademola Lookman delivering two assists and scoring the Super Eagles’ third to ensure first place in Group C.
- Egypt advanced after a 1-0 win over South Africa on Friday, whereas host Morocco must wait after drawing with Mali in Group A.
- Mozambique edged Gabon 3-2 for its first-ever finals victory at the CAN, and the Côte d’Ivoire–Cameroon draw (1-1) confirmed Gabon’s elimination from Group F.
- Sudan beat Equatorial Guinea 1-0 on an own goal to stay alive as a potential best third, while Equatorial Guinea and Botswana were eliminated after the second round.