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Tunisia maintains perfect start in WCQ

Edges past Equatorial Guinea in Tunis

 

 

Tunisia maintained their perfect start to the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea in Tunis on Wednesday, CAFonline reports.

In a tightly-contested Group H encounter at the Hammadi Al-Aqrabi Stadium, Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane’s 82nd-minute penalty proved the difference as the Carthage Eagles secured their third consecutive win.

Despite Equatorial Guinea dominating large portions of the match, Tunisia’s experience ultimately prevailed, allowing them to claim all three points and cement their position at the top of the group standings.

The visitors came agonizingly close to securing their first points of the campaign but were ultimately undone by Ben Ramadan’s cool finish from the spot.

Tunisia, who had earlier dispatched Malawi and Sao Tome and Principe, squandered several chances to extend their lead in the closing stages, but their wastefulness mattered little in the end as they held on for a crucial victory.

With nine points from three matches, the Carthage Eagles hold a two-point advantage over second-placed Namibia, whom they face in a crucial clash on Sunday.

For Tunisia, the win will provide a much-needed boost after their disappointing showing at the 2023 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, where they exited at the group stage without a victory.

As they continue their pursuit of a seventh World Cup appearance and third in succession, the Carthage Eagles will take confidence from their resolute performance against a determined Equatorial Guinea outfit.

 

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Indomitable Lions maul Blue Sharks

Cameroon captain Vincent Aboubakar celebrates Image credit: CAFonline

Cameroon 4-1 Cape Verde: Roars to top of Group D

 

Enzo Gianni Tchato Mbiayi Image credit: CAFonline

 

Cameroon delivered a scintillating performance as they roared to a resounding 4-1 victory over Cape Verde in their 2026 African World Cup qualifier at the Stade Omnisport Roumdé Adjia on Saturday, CAFonline reports. 

 

The Indomitable Lions showcased their attacking prowess, surging to the top of Group D with an impressive seven points, level with Libya but boasting a superior goal difference.

 

The hosts wasted no time in asserting their dominance, with Michael Ngadeu opening the scoring in the 13th minute.

 

The powerful header from the center of the box was expertly assisted by Moumi Ngamaleu, setting the tone for Cameroon’s offensive onslaught.

 

Captain Vincent Aboubakar doubled the lead in the 25th minute, finishing clinically from the center of the box after another precise assist from Ngamaleu.

 

Cape Verde briefly threatened a comeback when Jamiro Monteiro netted from close range in the 37th minute, but the Indomitable Lions swiftly restored their two-goal cushion.

 

Aboubakar confidently converted a penalty in the 44th minute after Cape Verde’s defense was caught napping, ensuring Cameroon took a 3-1 lead into the halftime break.

 

The second half saw no let-up from the rampant hosts, as Nouhou Tolo headed in from the center of the box in the 54th minute, assisted by Ngadeu, making it 4-1 and effectively sealing the victory for the Indomitable Lions.

 

Cape Verde made several substitutions in a bid to claw their way back into the match, but Cameroon’s defense remained resolute, thwarting any potential comeback.

 

The final stages witnessed a flurry of substitutions and bookings, with Carlos Baleba and Jackson Tchatchoua of Cameroon receiving yellow cards.

 

The comprehensive victory propels Cameroon to joint top of Group D alongside Libya, setting the stage for their crucial clash against Angola in Luanda on Tuesday.

 

Meanwhile, Cape Verde, who host Libya in their next match, will need to regroup quickly to keep their qualification hopes alive.

 

 

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Lesotho stuns Zimbabwe in Johannesburg

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Mozambique edges Somalia in 2026 World Cup qualifiers

 

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Lesotho secured an important 2-0 away victory over Zimbabwe on Friday afternoon to go top of Group C of Africa’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers, CAFonline reports.

Mozambique and Kenya were also in action in Friday’s early group of Matchday 3 games with the sides keen on bolstering their chances of qualifying for the global tournament.

But it was in Group C where Lesotho pulled off the stunning victory over Zimbabwe at the Johannesburg Stadium in South Africa.

Rethabile Rasethuntsa opened the scoring for Lesotho in the 21st minute, giving them an early lead.

Jane Thaba Ntso doubled their advantage ten minutes later, putting the game beyond Zimbabwe’s reach.

With this impressive win, Lesotho now sits atop Group C with five points from three matches, while Zimbabwe languish at the bottom with just two points.

The other Group C match between Nigeria and South Africa is set to take place late Friday in Uyo, with both teams looking to make up ground on the group leaders.

Meanwhile, in Group G, Mozambique secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Somalia in Maputo. Alfons Amade put the hosts ahead in the 14th minute, and Stanley Ratifo extended their lead in the 29th minute.

Somalia managed to pull one back through Ismail Shirwa in the 66th minute, but it proved a mere consolation as Mozambique held on for the victory.

This result sees Mozambique move level on six points with group leaders Algeria and Guinea, who have also played three matches.

Somalia, on the other hand, remains at the foot of the table with no points.

In Group F, Kenya and Burundi played out a 1-1 draw in a closely contested match held in Lilongwe, Malawi.

Duke Abuya gave Kenya the lead in the 72nd minute, but their joy was short-lived as Abdallah Sudi equalized for Burundi just 13 minutes later.

The draw leaves Kenya in third place with four points, just ahead of Burundi on goal difference.

As the qualifying campaign continues, Fridayt’s results will significantly impact the standings and the hopes of each nation to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup.

 

 

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Nigeria held by South Africa in Uyo

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As Cote d’Ivoire, Morocco claim home wins

 

 

The closing fixtures of Friday’s Match Day 3 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers saw some interesting movements in Group C, E, and F where the race to the global showpiece gains exciting momentum, CAFonline reports.

 

A north versus south encounter between Morocco and Zambia saw the north African giants edge Chipolopolo 2-1 in Agadir to retain their Group E lead; while reigning African champions, Cote d’Ivoire managed a narrow 1-0 victory over Gabon to assume the number one spot in Group F.

 

It was an evenly balanced encounter in Uyo where the Super Eagles came from behind to salvage a point against South Africa as Group C remains wide open.

 

CAFOnline summarises the 19h00 GMT matches of Friday’s Match Day 03 encounters:

 

Morocco 2 – 1 Zambia

 

An early penalty conversion by Hakim Ziyech saw the Atlas Lions grab the early lead in the opening minutes to go into the break with a lead.

 

Coming back from the break, Eliesse Ben Seghir doubled the North Africans’ lead ahead of an 80th-minute consolation goal by Edward Chilufya, as Morocco went ahead of Zambia in Group E.

 

Cote d’Ivoire 1 – 0 Gabon

 

Seko Fofana led by example in the Elephants’ quest to return to the global showpiece.

 

The midfield maestro’s solitary goal was enough to see the reigning African champions secure a slim win over Gabon to maintain their winning streak in Group F and maintain their lead at the top.

 

Nigeria 1 – 1 South Africa

It was a battle of old foes in Uyo as the Super Eagles of Nigeria played host to South Africa. The highly entertaining affair which was a repeat of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 semi-final saw the teams share the spoils at a packed Godswill Akpabio Stadium.

 

A stroke of genius by Themba Zwane in the 29th minute gave Bafana Bafana the lead ahead of the break before Fisayo Dele-Bashiru canceled out Zwane’s goal just seconds into the second half for the match to end 1-1 in Group C

 

 

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