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AFCON 2025 Round of 16: Full List Of Qualified Teams, Fixtures, And Match Schedule

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January 1, 2026

‎Following the conclusion of Uganda vs Nigeria (1–3) and Tanzania vs Tunisia (1–1) on Tuesday, the full list of the 16 teams advancing to the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was confirmed.

‎However, the complete fixture schedule only became clear on Wednesday.

‎The ranking of the best third-placed teams is always a source of confusion, with scenarios shifting constantly as new results and probabilities come into play.

Botswana (Group D), Equatorial Guinea (Group E), and Gabon (Group F) had already been eliminated before the final matchday.

As a result, the outcomes of Uganda vs Nigeria and Tanzania vs Tunisia on Tuesday were all that remained to confirm the complete list of teams reaching the round of 16.‎

‎After Uganda’s hopes of a miracle faded when they conceded to Nigeria in the 28th minute and then went down to 10 men in the second half, only two teams were left in contention for the final spot.

‎With his equaliser in the 48th minute for Tanzania against Tunisia, Feisal Salum ruled out any possibility of a drawing of lots with Angola. Thanks to having scored one more goal than the Palancas Negras, Tanzania secured qualification by holding on for a draw.

‎Only a victory by the Carthage Eagles would have sent Angola through. The Taifa Stars defended stoutly to end at 1-1 and qualify for the first time in their history.

‎The full bracket was revealed after Wednesday’s final Group F fixtures and can be viewed below.

‎AFCON’s round of 16 teams by group (in order of finish):

‎Group A: Morocco, Mali

‎Group B: Egypt, South Africa

‎Group C: Nigeria, Tunisia, Tanzania

‎Group D: Senegal, D.R. Congo, Benin

‎Group E: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Sudan

‎Group F: Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Mozambique

‎Round of 16 fixtures (all times WAT):

‎Saturday, January 3rd

‎Senegal vs Sudan – 17:00

‎Mali vs Tunisia – 20:00