Algeria secured their place in the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a narrow 1-0 win over Togo on Monday night, ensuring their fourth consecutive victory in Group E of the qualifiers. The result puts the Desert Foxes on 12 points with two games to spare, confirming their qualification for the tournament in Morocco. The victory guarantees Algeria’s seventh straight TotalEnergies CAF AFCON appearance and their 21st overall, as they aim to lift their third continental title. With the 2025 tournament set to take place in North Africa, Algeria will hope that the familiar surroundings will inspire another title run. The defeat leaves Namibia at the bottom of Group J, while Zimbabwe climbed to second place behind leaders Cameroon, keeping their qualification chances alive.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 15, 2024 00:40 UTC