Morocco and South Africa have advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage. Morocco secured their spot with a 3-0 victory over Zambia, topping Group A. Egypt, already through, rested star player Mohamed Salah. Several other teams, including Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Sudan, and Benin, have also qualified for the Round of 16 based on their group standings and head-to-head results.