Group F: Mozambique Claims Historic Victory
In Agadir, Mozambique ended a 39-year wait for an AFCON win by defeating Gabon 3-2. Goals from Faisal Bangal (37’), Geny Catamo (42’ pen), and Diogo Calila (52’) helped the Mambas overcome two late Gabon strikes from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (45+5’) and Alex Moussounda (76’).
The victory places Mozambique on three points alongside defending champions Ivory Coast and Cameroon, who were set to face each other later in Marrakesh. Gabon, meanwhile, remains at the bottom with zero points.
Group F Standings (after Matchday 2):
- Ivory Coast: 1 – 1 – 0 – 0 – 1 – 0 – 3
- Cameroon: 1 – 1 – 0 – 0 – 1 – 0 – 3
- Mozambique: 2 – 1 – 0 – 1 – 3 – 3 – 3
- Gabon: 2 – 0 – 0 – 2 – 2 – 4 – 0
Group E: Sudan Stuns Equatorial Guinea
In Casablanca, Sudan pulled off a surprise 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea, courtesy of an own goal by Coco in the 74th minute. This result gives Sudan three points in the group, keeping them in contention alongside leaders Algeria and Burkina Faso, who were scheduled to play later in Rabat.
Group E Standings (after Matchday 2):
- Algeria: 1 – 1 – 0 – 0 – 3 – 0 – 3
- Burkina Faso: 1 – 1 – 0 – 0 – 2 – 1 – 3
- Sudan: 2 – 1 – 0 – 1 – 1 – 3 – 3
- Equatorial Guinea: 2 – 0 – 0 – 2 – 1 – 3 – 0
Sunday’s matches have already shaken up the group tables, with Mozambique’s historic breakthrough and Sudan’s upset signaling an unpredictable tournament ahead. Fans now await the results from Marrakesh and Rabat to see how the group dynamics evolve heading into the next round of fixtures.