Morocco secured their spot in the Africa Cup knockout stage with a dominant 3-0 victory over Zambia, topping Group A. Brahim Díaz and Ayoub El Kaabi scored, with El Kaabi's second goal confirmed by VAR. Captain Achraf Hakimi made his return from injury. South Africa also advanced to the last 16 after a 3-2 win against Zimbabwe, finishing second in Group B behind Egypt, who drew 0-0 with Angola. Mali drew 0-0 with Comoros and will play a second-placed finisher in the next round.