Overview
- Senegal beat Benin 3-0 in Tangier to top Group D, with goals from Abdoulaye Seck, Habib Diallo and a late Cherif Ndiaye penalty after Kalidou Koulibaly was sent off.
- DR Congo defeated Botswana 3-0 as Gael Kakuta delivered two goals and an assist, securing second place and a last‑16 meeting with Algeria.
- Nigeria completed a perfect Group C with a 3-1 win over Uganda, featuring a Raphael Onyedika brace and Paul Onuachu’s opener against opponents reduced to 10 men.
- Tanzania drew 1-1 with Tunisia to qualify for the last 16 for the first time as a best third‑placed team, edging Angola on goals scored; Tunisia advance as runners‑up.
- Benin progressed as a best third‑placed side to face Egypt, while Senegal stay in Tangier to play Group E’s third‑placed team and Nigeria await Group F’s third‑placed qualifier.