Ghana's hopes of qualification are still alive after Sudan suffered a damaging 4-0 defeat away against Niger, who revived their own campaign.
The Sudanese had needed just a point to progress from Group F.
Four-time Afcon winners Ghana must beat already-qualified Angola in Luanda on Friday to remain in the hunt for a ticket to the 2025 finals.
The Black Stars will go two points behind Sudan if they beat Angola.
Meanwhile, three-time continental champions Nigeria were among five sides to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in the penultimate round of fixtures played on Thursday.
Ten-man Tunisia netted a 93rd-minute winner to triumph 3-2 away to Madagascar and book a record-extending 17th successive appearance at the finals.
Gabon, South Africa and Uganda all progressed without kicking a ball after results in their respective groups went their way.
Libya's 1-0 win in Rwanda earlier in the day meant Nigeria were guaranteed a top-two finish in Group D before their away game against Benin kicked off.
Victor Osimhen was on target as the Super Eagles came from behind to draw 1-1 - a result which means Benin, Rwanda and Libya all go into the final group matches with a chance of reaching the tournament in Morocco.
Meanwhile, Ghana's hopes of qualification are still alive after Sudan suffered a damaging 4-0 defeat away against Niger, who revived their own campaign.
The Sudanese had needed just a point to progress from Group F.
Four-time Afcon winners Ghana must beat already-qualified Angola in Luanda on Friday to remain in the hunt for a ticket to the 2025 finals.
BBC