Mozambique win first ever AFCON game while Algeria reach last 16

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM

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In the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Mozambique secured their first-ever AFCON victory, defeating Gabon 3-2 in Agadir on December 28th, boosting their chances of advancing from Group F. Algeria also advanced to the last 16 after a 1-0 win against Burkina Faso, secured by a Riyad Mahrez penalty. Elsewhere in Group F, defending champions Ivory Coast drew 1-1 with Cameroon, leaving both teams at the top of the group. Gabon's loss puts them in a precarious position, needing a win in their final group game to potentially advance. Sudan also won against Equatorial Guinea.

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Gabon ×340% Burkina Faso 40% Ivory Coast ×450% Cameroon ×360% Algeria ×270% Mozambique ×480%

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