After the latest round of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, more teams have joined Bafana Bafana in securing their place for the showpiece in Ivory Coast. Here all the countries that have already qualified!
Zambia secured their ticket to AFCON 2023 after beating the already-qualified hosts 3-0 at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola on Saturday.
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Patson Daka and Kings Kangwa's strikes, along with Serge Aurier's own goal, ensured Avram Grant's men a spot at the next edition of the continental showpiece.
The 2012 champions will thus be making their first appearance at the prestigious tournament since 2015.
Nigeria also booked their plane ticket to Ivory Coast after a thrilling 3-2 win over Sierra Leone on Sunday.
Victor Osimhen's brace and a last-minute match-winner from Kelechi Iheanacho saved the Super Eagles from potential embarrassment.
That victory also guaranteed qualification for Guinea-Bissau, who had beaten Sao Tome e Principe 1-0 last Wednesday.
Elsewhere, Cape Verde showcased their ability with a 3-1 triumph over Burkina Faso on Sunday to secure their ticket to the next AFCON, while Mali also booked their place with a 2-0 win over Congo.
These teams will join Bafana Bafana, Morocco, Senegal, Algeria and others who had qualified at an earlier stage.
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The final nine places for next year's AFCON will be completed during the sixth and final qualifying matchday between 4 and 12 September.
Here is every country that has already qualified for the tournament:
Algeria
Burkina Faso
Cape Verde
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Guinea
Guinea Bissau
Ivory Coast (hosts)
Mali
Morocco
Nigeria
Senegal
South Africa
Tunisia
Zambia
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