Today, the 4th week matches of the AFCON tournament will be played. After these matches, the teams that will qualify for the knockout stage are expected to be largely determined. Following this, this amazing tournament will bid farewell to us for a month.
In Group A, where the teams vying for qualification are not yet clear, Tunisia will face the Comoros. Both teams in this group are in contention with Gambia for qualification. In Group A, all possibilities can still occur until the end of the tournament, and the competition remains intense.
In Group B, two matches will be played today. The match between Morocco and the Central African Republic is critical for the group standings. If Morocco wins this match, they will largely secure the group leadership. If the Central African Republic wins, the outcome of the Gabon vs. Lesotho match could complicate things significantly.
In Group C, Egypt has established a 6-point lead over all its opponents. If they win against Mauritania, they will secure both the group leadership and qualification for the knockout stage. The other match in the group, Botswana vs. Cape Verde, promises to be a fierce competition.
Following the airport scandal that hit the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles decided not to participate in the match. Therefore, it is currently expected that the match will be postponed until the situation cools down. If Benin can defeat Rwanda, they could climb to the top of the table due to having played more matches.
Angola aims to continue their surprise run in the tournament by extending their winning streak against Niger and securing the top spot in Group F. In contrast to Angola, one of the strong teams in the tournament, Ghana, has started slowly, and a potential loss to Sudan could cost them dearly in the tournament.
In Group G, the Ivory Coast wants to maintain their unbeaten streak. Winning against Sierra Leone today is crucial for them. Zambia and Chad, who have not been able to win in their previous matches, will face off today for second place.
In Group H, one of the surprise teams of the tournament, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is present. A victory against Tanzania would allow them to finish the group at the top. Guinea aims to capitalize on this match against Ethiopia for a good score.
In one of the most exciting groups of the tournament, Group I, only one match will be played today. The match between Mali and Guinea-Bissau will significantly affect the group’s fate, regardless of the score. In Group K, after their 5-0 victory, the South African national team has shaken the Republic of the Congo, who they will face again. Currently, Uganda, who will face South Sudan, is in a fierce battle for leadership.
In Group L, if Senegal can secure a victory against Malawi, who has yet to collect any points in the tournament, they will continue their leadership battle with the formidable Burkina Faso.
