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The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 concluded its final group matches on Monday, 29 December, with four high-stakes games that confirmed several Round of 16 places and shaped the tournament’s knockout landscape. From South African victory to a commanding Moroccan performance, here’s a full recap of all today’s AFCON results. 

Full Match Results – 29 December 2025

Group B Results

• Zimbabwe 2–3 South Africa: South Africa battle back in a thrilling encounter to secure their spot in the Round of 16. 
• Angola 0–0 Egypt: Egypt rest key players but do enough to finish top of Group B unbeaten.

Group A Results

• Comoros 0–0 Mali: Both sides end their group campaigns with a goalless draw in Casablanca. 
• Morocco 3–0 Zambia: Hosts Morocco deliver a dominant victory to top Group A and head into the knockout stage confidently. 

Match Highlights & Key Moments

South Africa 3–2 Zimbabwe 

In one of the day’s most dramatic fixtures in Group B, South Africa edged Zimbabwe 3–2 in Marrakech to seal second place in the group and progression to the Round of 16. South Africa took the lead early, Zimbabwe fought back, but a late penalty ensured a decisive win for the Bafana Bafana. 

Angola 0–0 Egypt 

Egypt wrapped up their group campaign with a goalless draw against Angola, finishing unbeaten at the top of Group B. Despite using a rotating squad, the Pharaohs showed enough defensive resilience to lock down a point. 

Comoros 0–0 Mali 

In Group A, Comoros and Mali played out a 0–0 stalemate, a match defined by strong defending and missed attacking opportunities. Neither side could find the breakthrough, and the shared point affects the final standings. 

Morocco 3–0 Zambia 

Hosts Morocco delivered a convincing 3–0 win over Zambia to top Group A. The Atlas Lions dominated from start to finish, showcasing their attacking firepower and tactical discipline on home soil. 

With a strong goal difference and a perfect finish to their group campaign, Morocco enters the Round of 16 as a team to watch. 

Updated Group Standings After 29 December

Group B:

1. Egypt – 7 pts
2. South Africa – 6 pts
3. Angola – 2 pts
4. Zimbabwe – 1 pt
   
    Group A:

1. Morocco – Qualified as group winners
2. Mali – Await tie-breaker decision
3. Zambia – Await tie-breaker decision
4. Comoros – Finished with 1 point

Mali and Zambia played out a thrilling 1–1 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Group A match at the Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca. The game was a mix of tactical battles, late drama, and moments of individual brilliance.

The first half ended goalless, with both sides cautious but creating glimpses of attacking potential. Mali’s persistence paid off in the 61st minute when Lassine Sinayoko capitalized on a corner, heading the ball past the Zambian goalkeeper to give the Eagles the lead.

After scoring, Mali controlled possession and looked comfortable, but Zambia was far from done.

Zambia showed tremendous resilience and refused to settle for defeat. Their efforts were rewarded in stoppage time, as Patson Daka rose above the defense to head in a dramatic equalizer. The goal stunned Mali and sparked celebrations for Zambia, salvaging a crucial point from a challenging game.

Key Takeaways

• Mali dominated possession and looked dangerous on the break, but finishing let them down in crucial moments.
• Zambia’s late equalizer highlights their fighting spirit and ability to capitalize on mistakes.
• Both teams will now look to build on this result as they continue their Group A campaigns, knowing every point counts in the race for the knockout stages.

Final Score

Mali 1–1 Zambia

Goals: Lassine Sinayoko (61’) – Mali | Patson Daka (90+3’) – Zambia