AFCON 2015 Qualifiers (Matchday 5): Shock Results, Rising Tension, and New Qualifiers
The fifth matchday of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers produced a mix of surprises, confirmations, and crushing disappointments as teams fight for a spot in Equatorial Guinea (January 17 – February 8, 2015). Several nations have now secured qualification, while others face must-win scenarios on the final day.
✅ Confirmed Qualifiers
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South Africa (2-0 vs Sudan)
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Gabon (0-0 vs Angola)
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Cameroon (1-0 vs DR Congo)
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Cape Verde (3-1 vs Niger, already qualified)
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Zambia (1-0 vs Mozambique)
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Senegal (1-0 vs Egypt)
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Tunisia (previously qualified)
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Burkina Faso (on the brink after 1-0 vs Lesotho, pending final match)
⚠️ Still in the Race
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Nigeria kept their hopes alive with a clutch 2-0 win in Congo, thanks to goals from Ike Uche and Aaron Samuel. They now need to beat South Africa to qualify.
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Ghana, surprisingly beaten 1-0 by Uganda, must win their last match, while Guinea‘s emphatic 4-1 win in Lomé keeps their dream alive.
(Hat-trick hero: Seydouba Soumah).
❌ Big Names Eliminated or in Trouble
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Egypt is officially eliminated after a 0-1 home loss to Senegal. The once-dominant Pharaohs will miss a third consecutive AFCON.
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Togo, embarrassed at home by Guinea, are hanging by a thread.
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Mali slipped badly with a 2-0 defeat to Malawi, putting their qualification in serious doubt.
🇨🇲 Cameroon Back with a Bang
After a dismal 2014 World Cup, the Indomitable Lions have bounced back under new leadership. A Vincent Aboubakar goal sealed their qualification with a narrow win over DR Congo.
💥 Ivory Coast Finds Its Mojo
The Elephants roared back into contention with a 5-1 demolition of Sierra Leone, with goals from Kolo Touré, Salomon Kalou (x2), and Gervinho.
📊 Group Standings Summary (After Matchday 5)
Group A
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South Africa 11 pts ✔️
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Nigeria 7 pts
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Congo 7 pts
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Sudan 3 pts
Group B
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Algeria 15 pts ✔️ (match vs Ethiopia in progress)
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Mali 6 pts
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Malawi 6 pts
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Ethiopia 3 pts
Group C
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Burkina Faso 10 pts
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Gabon 9 pts ✔️
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Angola 5 pts
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Lesotho 2 pts
Group D
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Cameroon 13 pts ✔️
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Ivory Coast 9 pts
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DR Congo 6 pts
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Sierra Leone 1 pt
Group E
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Ghana 8 pts
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Uganda 7 pts
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Guinea 7 pts
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Togo 6 pts
Group F
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Cape Verde 12 pts ✔️
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Zambia 8 pts ✔️
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Mozambique 5 pts
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Niger 2 pts
Group G
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Tunisia 11 pts ✔️
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Senegal 10 pts ✔️
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Egypt 6 pts ❌
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Botswana 1 pt
🔜 Final Matchday: High Stakes
Everything is on the line in several groups. Among the most anticipated showdowns:
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Nigeria vs South Africa
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Ghana vs Togo
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Guinea vs Uganda
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Mali vs Algeria
Expect fireworks as the final tickets to Equatorial Guinea are punched.
