The CAF World Cup Qualifiers have delivered thrilling matches across all groups, with teams vying for a spot in the prestigious tournament. Here’s a roundup of the latest results, standings, and key highlights as the competition heats up.
Group A: Egypt Leads the Pack
Egypt solidified their position at the top of Group A with a narrow 1-0 victory over Ethiopia, taking their tally to 10 points. Burkina Faso showcased their dominance with a commanding 4-1 win against Djibouti, while Sierra Leone stunned Guinea Bissau with a 3-1 victory. The group remains highly competitive, with Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Guinea Bissau all tied at 8 points.
Group B: Sudan and Congo Democratic Republic Share the Lead
Sudan and Congo Democratic Republic are neck-and-neck with 10 points each after Congo DR secured a 1-0 win over South Sudan. Senegal remains in contention with 8 points, while South Sudan struggles at the bottom with just 2 points.
Group C: South Africa Tops the Table
South Africa continued their strong form with a 2-0 victory over Lesotho, maintaining their lead with 10 points. Benin Republic and Rwanda are close behind after a 2-2 draw against Zimbabwe and a 0-2 loss to Nigeria, respectively. Nigeria, despite their win over Rwanda, sits in fourth place with 6 points.
Group D: Cape Verde and Cameroon in Control
Cape Verde edged past Mauritius 1-0 to stay atop Group D with 10 points. Cameroon, despite being held to a goalless draw by Eswatini, remains second with 9 points. Libya and Angola are still in the mix after a 1-1 draw, keeping the group wide open.
Group E: Morocco Dominates
Morocco extended their lead in Group E with a 2-0 victory over Nigeria Republic, taking their points tally to an impressive 12. Nigeria Republic and Tanzania are tied at 6 points, while Congo and Eritrea are yet to open their accounts.
Group F: Ivory Coast and Gabon Shine
Ivory Coast maintained their lead with a 1-0 win over Burundi, while Gabon thrashed Seychelles 3-0 to stay close behind. Gambia and Kenya played out an entertaining 3-3 draw, but both teams remain in the lower half of the table.
Group G: Algeria and Mozambique in Command
Algeria and Mozambique are tied at 12 points after Algeria defeated Botswana 3-1 and Mozambique secured a 3-1 win over Uganda. Guinea and Somalia played out a goalless draw, leaving Somalia at the bottom with just 1 point.
Group H: Tunisia and Namibia Lead the Way
Tunisia remains unbeaten with 13 points after a 1-0 win over Liberia. Namibia is hot on their heels with 11 points following a 1-0 victory over Malawi. Libya and Angola are still in contention, but Sao Tome & Principe are yet to earn a point.
Group I: Ghana and Madagascar in Pole Position
Ghana delivered a stunning 5-0 victory over Chad to stay atop Group I with 12 points. Madagascar is close behind with 10 points after a 4-1 win over Central African Republic. Mali and Comoros are also in the mix, while Chad remains winless.
What’s Next?
The action continues this Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday as teams look to secure crucial points in their quest for World Cup qualification. With the standings tightly packed in several groups, every match promises to be a thrilling encounter.
