AFCON 2025 Upsets: Seven Teams Bow Out As Title Race Intensifies Full List

The teams eliminated so far are Uganda, Botswana, Zambia, Comoros, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Zimbabwe.

Uganda were the most recent side to exit the tournament after falling 3–1 to Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Tuesday night in their final Group C match.

The Cranes entered the encounter knowing that only a victory would keep their qualification hopes alive, but they were overpowered by a confident Nigerian team that controlled much of the game.

Already gaining momentum in the group, the Super Eagles dictated the tempo and sealed a 3–1 win to book their place in the knockout rounds.

The defeat left Uganda rooted to the bottom of Group C with just one point, finishing behind Nigeria, Tunisia and Tanzania, and bringing their AFCON journey to an end at the group stage.

Nigeria’s performance against Uganda showcased their attacking sharpness and improved defensive solidity, as they used a blend of experience and speed to overwhelm their East African opponents.

The result further highlighted Nigeria’s growing confidence in the competition and strengthened their credentials as one of the leading contenders ahead of the Round of 16.

Seven Teams Seal Knockout Spots

Meanwhile, seven countries have already confirmed their progression to the Round of 16 as the tournament moves steadily into the knockout phase.

The qualified teams so far are Nigeria, Tunisia, Algeria, Mali, Morocco, South Africa and Egypt.

With several group matches still to be played, more teams are expected to join them in the next round in the coming days as the battle for African football supremacy intensifies in Morocco.

AFCON 2025 continues to deliver excitement, featuring dramatic results, unexpected eliminations and commanding displays from the continent’s traditional heavyweights.