Equatorial Guinea qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations without kicking a ball after Togo fall to a 1-0 defeat in Liberia.

While Algeria have already written their name in the book of qualified nations at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, Equatorial Guinea could join

Equatorial Guinea have secured their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) without having to kick a ball, The post Equatorial Guinea Host Algeria After Securing 2025 AFCON Qualification first appeared on Africa Top Sports.

Russia has deployed up to 200 military instructors to Equatorial Guinea in recent weeks to protect the presidency, sources told Reuters, showing Moscow is expanding its footprint in West Africa despite a recent defeat in Mali.

The deployment fits into a wider pattern of waning Western influence in the region while offering Moscow funding opportunities.

Russia has reportedly sent up to 200 troops to Equatorial Guinea to protect the presidency, as it continues to expand its presence in Africa. Media reports say that the Russians are training elite guards in the country’s two main cities – the capital Malabo and Bata.