AFCON 2015 – Group B: Final Day Drama as All Teams Still in Contention for Quarter-Finals
It’s all to play for in Group B of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, with Tunisia, DR Congo, Cape Verde, and Zambia still in the running for a place in the quarter-finals. After two matches, no team has yet secured qualification, setting the stage for a thrilling final matchday this evening at 6 p.m. GMT.
🔢 Current Group B Standings (after Matchday 2)
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Tunisia | 4 |
| 2️⃣ | Cape Verde | 2 |
| 3️⃣ | DR Congo | 2 |
| 4️⃣ | Zambia | 1 |
⚔️ Tonight’s Fixtures – January 26
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Cape Verde 🇨🇻 vs. Zambia 🇿🇲
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Tunisia 🇹🇳 vs. DR Congo 🇨🇩
🧮 Qualification Scenarios
✅ Tunisia (4 pts)
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Qualifies with a win or draw against DR Congo.
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Eliminated only if they lose and Cape Verde wins with a better goal difference.
✅ Cape Verde (2 pts)
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Qualifies with a win against Zambia.
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A draw will only be enough if Tunisia beats DR Congo.
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Eliminated with a loss.
✅ DR Congo (2 pts)
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Qualifies with a win over Tunisia.
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A draw may be enough only if Cape Verde and Zambia also draw.
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Eliminated with a loss.
✅ Zambia (1 pt)
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Qualifies only with a win AND if Tunisia defeats DR Congo or if DR Congo and Tunisia draw and Zambia wins by a sufficient margin.
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Eliminated with any result other than a win.
🔥 What’s at Stake
The group is wide open, promising tension and excitement. Tunisia holds the advantage but cannot afford to relax against a determined DR Congo side. Meanwhile, Zambia faces a must-win match against Cape Verde to keep their hopes alive.
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