Overview
- Morocco defeated Tanzania 1-0, with Brahim Díaz scoring for the fourth straight match to keep the hosts unbeaten.
- Tanzania protested a late, potential penalty that was not sent to VAR review, with coach Miguel Gamondi saying his team did not receive fair treatment.
- Cameroon advanced by beating South Africa 2-1 in Rabat, as Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane scored before Evidence Makgopa pulled one back.
- South Africa, scheduled to face Mexico in the 2026 World Cup opener, exited the tournament with the round-of-16 loss.
- Senegal beat Sudan 3-1 and Mali ousted Tunisia on penalties 3-2, setting a Jan. 9 meeting between Senegal and Mali while Morocco prepares to face Cameroon.