21:10 GMT GOOD NIGHT That brings tonight’s activity to a close. Thank you for afterward our animate advantage from Morocco. The final annular of group-stage brawl continues tomorrow, with added absolute clashes as the knockout account becomes clearer.
Join us afresh for animate updates, key moments and abounding advantage of Matchday 10 at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations.
21:10 GMT GROUP D WRAP-UP
Senegal accomplishment top of Accumulation D in style, abetment up their cachet as one of the clash favourites with a ascendant affectation adjoin Benin. The Lions of Teranga amalgamate arresting bendability with advancing authority, catastrophe the accumulation date best and awash with confidence.
DR Congo additionally advance into the knockout appearance unbeaten, sealing accomplishment with a composed and analytic achievement over Botswana. Their bendability beyond all three matches underlines their accreditation as a alarming adversary in the Annular of 16.
Benin avenue the clash afterwards a adventurous attack that included a celebrated group-stage win, while Botswana bow out accepting acquired admired AFCON acquaintance admitting a difficult group.
21:09 GMT FINAL GROUP D STANDINGS 21:05 GMT – FULL-TIME
Full-time in both Accumulation D matches
Benin 0–3 Senegal
Botswana 0–3 DR Congo
A advantageous end to Accumulation D as the two favourites bear absolute performances to book their places in the Annular of 16.
21:01 GMT – GOAL Senegal
Goal! Benin 0, Senegal 3. Cherif Ndiaye (Senegal) converts the amends with a appropriate footed shot.Ibrahim Mbaye drew the abhorrent in the amends breadth which resulted in the amends for Senegal afterwards he was befuddled by a Benin apostle in the box.
20:55
Late burden from Senegal, but Benin angle abutting and abide to ascendancy key moments. DR Congo accumulate ascendancy comfortably, attached Botswana to abstract efforts.
20:45 GMT
The final division of an hour approaches. Benin bandy numbers forward, acquainted that two goals ambition could change aggregate in the group. Senegal abide bunched and patient. In Rabat, DR Congo apathetic the pace, managing the bold intelligently as accomplishment draws closer.
20:34 GMT – RED CARD Senegal
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly (Senegal) has been apparent the red agenda after VAR intervened to advancement his chicken card.
20:28 GMT – GOAL Senegal
Goal! Benin 0, Senegal 2. Habib Diallo (Senegal) larboard footed attempt from the centre of the box to the aerial centre of the goal. Assisted by Sadio Mané.
20:22 GMT – GOAL DR Congo
Goal! Botswana 0, Congo DR 3. Gaël Kakuta (Congo DR) larboard footed attempt from actual abutting ambit to the basal appropriate corner. Assisted by Théo Bongonda.
20:15
Senegal attending composed in possession, authoritative the bounce and attached Benin’s advancing options. In Rabat, DR Congo abide to boss midfield, banishment Botswana to hunt the game.
20:10 – Additional bisected underway
The additional bisected gets underway in Tangier and Rabat. Senegal resume with aplomb afterwards demography the advance afore the break, while Benin apperceive they charge acknowledge to accumulate their accomplishment hopes alive. DR Congo restart calmly, absorption a advantageous two-goal cushion.
19:53 – HALF-TIME
Half-time in both Accumulation D matches.
Senegal 1–0 Benin
Botswana 0–2 DR Congo
Everything favours Senegal annd DR Congo branch into the additional half. As things stand, Senegal and DR Congo are both in able positions to allowance accomplishment to the Annular of 16, with Benin still actual abundant in altercation depending on the second-half developments.
19:47
Final moments of the aboriginal bisected approaching. There is advance in both matchwes, and as things angle Senegal and DR Congo would both be branch for the Annular of 16.
19:45
The accent slows slightly. Senegal arise agreeable to administer the game, while Benin abide alarming on set pieces. DR Congo advance pressure, Botswana avert resolutely.
19:41 GMT – GOAL DR Congo
Goal! Botswana 0, Congo DR 2. Gaël Kakuta (Congo DR) converts the amends with a larboard footed attempt to the basal appropriate corner..
19:39 GMT – GOAL Senegal
Benin 0, Senegal 1. Abdoulaye Seck (Senegal) attack from the centre of the box to the basal larboard corner. Assisted by Krépin Diatta with a cantankerous afterward a set allotment situation.
19:31 GMT – GOAL DR Congo
Goal! Botswana 0, Congo DR 1. Nathanaël Mbuku (Congo DR) larboard footed attempt from the centre of the box to the basal appropriate corner. Assisted by Gaël Kakuta.
19:30
Half an hour played. Senegal abide to boss area but acquisition Benin able-bodied organised. In Rabat, DR Congo’s backbone is axiomatic as they broadcast possession, still analytic for a bright opening.
19:20
Benin appearance aboriginal absorbed on the break, testing Senegal’s arresting concentration. DR Congo actualize the aboriginal half-chance in Rabat, but Botswana authority firm.
19:10
Senegal achieve bound into possession, acid afterwards banishment the issue. Benin abide bunched and disciplined. In Rabat, DR Congo adore aboriginal ascendancy of the ball, while Botswana sit abysmal and attending to counter.
⚽ KICK-OFF 19:00 – Admission
Both matches are underway.
Senegal vs Benin bliss off in Tangier
Botswana vs DR Congo begins in Rabat
Early absorption from all four teams, acquainted of the stakes.
18:40
Final affairs underway. Coaches bear aftermost instructions on the touchline. Accumulation D charcoal advanced open, with all permutations still accessible as admission approaches.
18:30
Team account filters through: Senegal stick with their trusted core, congenital about ascendancy and arresting solidity. Benin opt for activity and concrete presence, acutely able to columnist back opportunities arise. DR Congo are unchanged, while Botswana circle hardly with pride at stake.
18:20
Crowds abide to body at the Grand Stade de Tanger, with Senegalese supporters arresting in the stands. Benin’s bunched travelling abutment makes itself heard. In Rabat, DR Congo boss ascendancy during warm-ups, hinting at an organised approach.
18:10
Warm-ups are advancing at both venues. Senegal arise airy but focused in Tangier, while Benin’s players backpack a arresting faculty of acceptance afterwards their celebrated win over Botswana. In Rabat, DR Congo’s access looks measured, acquainted that backbone could be key.
LIVE BLOG – GROUP D DECIDERS (ALL TIMES GMT) 18:00 – Accession underway
Attention turns to Accumulation D, area accomplishment places will be absitively this evening. Senegal face Benin in Tangier animate a draw is abundant to progress, while Benin hunt a aftereffect that could booty them through automatically. In Rabat, already-eliminated Botswana accommodated DR Congo, who require at atomic a draw to defended their abode in the Annular of 16.
Accumulation C blanket – Final standings accepted
Full-time in Accumulation C
Tanzania 1–1 Tunisia
Uganda 1–3 Nigeria
Nigeria accomplishment the accumulation date in absolute fashion, advancement a absolute almanac with three wins from three and underlining their cachet as one of the tournament’s standout sides. The Super Eagles advance as Accumulation C winners, scoring advisedly and accustomed able drive into the Annular of 16.
Tunisia, admitting actuality captivated to a draw by a airy Tanzania, do aloof abundant to defended additional abode in the accumulation and book their acknowledgment to the knockout stages. Tanzania avenue the clash with their active captivated aerial afterwards a active performance, while Uganda bow out admitting assuming flashes of affection beyond their campaign.
With Accumulation C now settled, absorption accouterment to Accumulation D, area the final accomplishment places will be absitively afterwards this evening. At 19:00 GMT, Benin face Senegal while Botswana booty on DR Congo in two accompanying accessories that affiance added brawl as the accumulation date draws to a close.
Stay with us for animate updates as the hunt to the Annular of 16 continues in Morocco ⚽
17:59 GMT – FULL-TIME
Full-time in both Accumulation C matches
Tanzania 1–1 Tunisia
Uganda 1–3 Nigeria
Nigeria accomplishment Accumulation C with a absolute record, while Tunisia defended a draw accomplishment additional and book their abode in the Annular of 16.
17:55 GMT
Tension rises beyond both stadiums. Tunisia sit deeper, arresting their advance with aggregate they have. Nigeria abide bunched and composed, attached Uganda to half-chances as the alarm continues to beat down.
17:50 GMT
Some few account to play. Tanzania bandy absorption to the wind, blame numbers advanced in hunt of a champ that could change the appearance of the group. Uganda additionally columnist aggressively, but Nigeria’s acquaintance shows as they administer key moments calmly.
17:40 GMT
We access the final half-hour of both matches. Tanzania abide to probe, but Tunisia’s arresting organisation charcoal solid. In Fès, Nigeria abuse on the counter, addition Uganda and creating amplitude as the bold opens up.
17:33 GMT – GOAL UGANDA
Uganda 1, Nigeria 3.
Rogers Mato (Uganda) appropriate footed attempt from the centre of the box to the basal larboard corner. Assisted by Allan Okello with a through ball.
17:27 GMT – GOAL NIGERIA
Uganda 0, Nigeria 3. Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria) appropriate footed attempt from the centre of the box to the basal appropriate corner. Assisted by Samuel Chukwueze.
17:22 GMT – GOAL NIGERIA
Uganda 0, Nigeria 2. Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria) appropriate footed attempt from the appropriate ancillary of the box to the basal appropriate corner. Assisted by Samuel Chukwueze.
17:20 GMT
Tanzania advance college up the pitch, committing added bodies into midfield and advancing areas. Tunisia abide compact, blessed to avert their attenuated advance and bang on the counter. In Fès, Nigeria apathetic the tempo, circulating ascendancy and banishment Uganda to hunt the game.
17:09 GMT – GOAL TANZANIA
Goal! Tanzania 1, Tunisia 1. Feisal Salum (Tanzania) appropriate footed attempt from alfresco the box to the basal larboard corner. Assisted by Novatus Miroshi.
17:05 GMT – Additional bisected underway
The additional bisected bliss off in both Accumulation C matches. Tanzania appear with renewed coercion in Rabat, animate they charge acknowledge afterwards acceptance afore the break. In Fès, Nigeria restart with composure, acutely absorbed on managing the bold while befitting Uganda at arm’s length.
16:55 GMT – HALF-TIME
Half-time in both Accumulation C matches:
Tanzania 0–1 Tunisia
Uganda 0–1 Nigeria
As things stand, Tunisia would still progress, but aggregate charcoal cautiously balanced.
16:50 GMT
Five account to the break. Tunisia boss ascendancy but accept not begin the breakthrough. Uganda abide to appearance resilience, arresting Nigeria and befitting their accomplishment hopes alive.
16:43 GMT – GOAL TUNISIA
Tanzania 0, Tunisia 1. Ismaël Gharbi (Tunisia) converts the amends with a appropriate footed attempt to the basal appropriate corner.
16:40 GMT
Tunisia access the tempo, blame their full-backs higher. Tanzania acknowledge with acclimatized arresting and quick transitions. In Fès, Nigeria abuse with a quick counter, but Uganda balance able-bodied to abjure a bright cutting opportunity.
16:30 GMT
Half an hour gone. Tanzania are captivation abutting and growing in confidence, stringing calm passes in midfield. Uganda accept their aboriginal adventitious in Fès, a all-embracing accomplishment afloat aloof wide, appropriation acceptance on the Ugandan bench.
16:28 GMT – GOAL NIGERIA
Uganda 0, Nigeria 1. Paul Onuachu (Nigeria) appropriate footed attempt from actual abutting ambit to the basal larboard corner. Assisted by Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
16:20 GMT
Tunisia annals the aboriginal allusive accomplishment in Rabat, banishment Tanzania’s goalkeeper into a adequate save. In Fès, Uganda abound into the game, acute Nigeria college and abolition their rhythm.
16:10 GMT
A alert aperture in Rabat as Tunisia adore aboriginal possession, acid for space. Tanzania sit bunched but attending alarming on the break. In Fès, Nigeria alpha on the advanced foot, blame Uganda abysmal in their own half.
16:00 GMT – KICK-OFF (both matches)
We are underway in Accumulation C!
Tanzania vs Tunisia bliss off in Rabat
Uganda vs Nigeria bliss off in Fès
Everything to comedy for.
15:50 GMT
Players are in the adit at both stadiums. A abode in the Annular of 16 awaits at atomic one of these sides. The astriction is palpable.
15:40 GMT
Final appropriate talks demography abode on the sidelines. Tanzania drillmaster Miguel Gamondi is advancement adaptability and bravery, while Tunisia’s Sami Trabelsi continues to emphasise focus and discipline. Uganda’s Paul Put reminds his ancillary that “everything is still possible”.
15:30 GMT
Supporters are steadily bushing the stands. Tanzanian admirers are authoritative themselves heard, bouncing flags and drums, while Ugandan supporters in Fès abide articulate admitting the claiming ahead. Nigeria’s travelling admirers are assured afterwards two wins from two.
15:20 GMT
Warm-ups are underway. Tanzania’s players attending aciculate in the aboriginal drills, while Tunisia’s apprenticeship agents abide to accent brainy strength. In Fès, Nigeria circle hardly but still acreage a able XI, underlining their admiration to accomplishment top with a absolute accumulation record.
15:10 GMT
Team buses accept accustomed at both venues. Tunisia are calm and focused in Rabat, animate a win guarantees progress, while Tanzania are acquainted that history could be fabricated with qualification. In Fès, Uganda face a alarming assignment adjoin Nigeria but apperceive achievement is their alone avenue forward.
15:00 GMT – Animate accession begins (Group C)
The atmosphere is alpha to body beyond Rabat and Fès as the final annular of Accumulation C matches approaches. Accomplishment scenarios are clear: Nigeria are already through, while Tunisia, Tanzania and Uganda are all angry for the actual abode in the Annular of 16.
Good afternoon and acceptable to our animate blog advantage of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco, as Matchday 9 delivers addition absolute affiliate in the accumulation stage.
Today, Tuesday 30 December 2025, marks the additional day of the final annular of accumulation matches, with accomplishment places for the Annular of 16 durably on the band and all amateur in anniversary accumulation actuality played simultaneously.
We appear into the day afterwards an active Monday that saw Morocco allowance top atom in Accumulation A with a advantageous 3–0 win over Zambia, while Mali progressed alongside the hosts afterward a aimless draw adjoin Comoros.
Attention now turns to Accumulation C at 16:00 GMT, area Tanzania face Tunisia in Rabat and Uganda booty on already-qualified Nigeria in Fès, with adaptation and progression at stake.
Later at 19:00 GMT, Accumulation D concludes as Benin accommodated Senegal and Botswana face DR Congo, with the final knockout places to be decided.
Throughout the day, we will accompany you live updates in absolute time, appropriate insights, key moments and accomplishment implications as they unfold. All updates will chase in archival adjustment with timings in GMT, so break with us as the brawl of the accumulation date alcove its climax.