Defending champion Ivory Coast secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Gabon with a late goal, finishing top of Group F in the Africa Cup of Nations. Cameroon also came from behind to win 2-1 against Mozambique, advancing alongside Ivory Coast. Mozambique progressed as a best third-place finisher. Sudan qualified for the last 16 despite a 2-0 loss to Burkina Faso, advancing as a best third-place finisher amidst a humanitarian crisis at home.