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by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Guinea-Bissau and The Gambia Deliver Stunning Matchday Two Results

Nigeria and Ghana faced heavy defeats in Tuesday’s TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, while Guinea-Bissau and The Gambia delivered standout performances on Matchday Two.

Guinea-Bissau shocked the Super Eagles with a 3-0 victory, marking their second straight win in Group L, while Ghana let a two-goal lead slip away, losing 4-2 to The Gambia, and remains without a point in Group C.

In other matches, Rwanda retained their perfect record with a 2-1 win over Cape Verde, co-hosts Uganda narrowly defeated Libya 1-0, and Zambia bounced back from their opening defeat by overcoming Togo with the same scoreline.

The tournament features 48 teams divided into 12 groups of four, with only the top-placed non-host nation advancing from groups that include co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania, or Uganda.

In Group L, Guinea-Bissau made headlines with a stunning victory against Nigeria, taking control of the qualifying race. Franculino opened the scoring in the 15th minute, and Mama Baldé doubled the lead midway through the second half.

Álvaro Djaló sealed a memorable night for Guinea-Bissau with a stoppage-time goal, leading them to a 2-0 victory over Tanzania. They now have six points, while Nigeria, after a 2-1 win against Madagascar, faced a setback at home. Only one of Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, or Madagascar will qualify, as Tanzania is confirmed as co-hosts.

In Group C, The Gambia staged an incredible comeback against Ghana, winning 4-2. Ghana led 2-0 with an Ernest Nuamah penalty and a goal from Felix Afena-Gyan.

However, The Gambia rallied with a penalty from Muhammed Badamosi and goals from Omar and Ebrima Colley. Now, The Gambia has six points, while Ghana suffers its second consecutive defeat after a 2-0 loss.

Egypt Hit Five as Morocco, Senegal Win; Algeria Fight Back
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Egypt Hit Five as Morocco, Senegal Win; Algeria Fight Back

Egypt secured a 5-0 victory over South Sudan in Group B, responding strongly after an earlier draw against Angola. Omar Marmoush scored twice.

Morocco maintained a perfect record with a 2-0 win over Lesotho, scoring both goals in the first half and remaining unbeaten in their qualifiers.

Senegal earned their first win under coach Patrick Vieira, defeating Ethiopia 1-0 thanks to an early goal from Ibrahim Mbaye.

Algeria managed a 2-2 draw against Burundi, coming back from a two-goal deficit but still dropping their first points of the campaign after winning their opener.

Mozambique had a strong performance, defeating Sudan 4-1 and showing resilience after taking the lead in the first half.

These results shape the qualification race for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027.

by Alie Bittar @bittar32

Tunisia, Botswana Share the Spoils in Radès

Tunisia and Botswana played to an exciting 2-2 draw in Rades on Monday during Matchday 2 Group H of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers.

The Eagles of Carthage are still seeking their first victory after starting with a 1-1 draw against co-hosts Uganda, while Botswana also has two points from their first two matches following a draw with Libya.

Thatayaone Kgamanyane put Botswana ahead in the 37th minute, but Hazem Mastouri responded for Tunisia with two goals around halftime. Botswana equalised on the hour mark through Lebogang Ditsele, ensuring the points were shared.

Both teams now sit on two points in Group H, with Uganda and Libya set to face off on Tuesday. Uganda has already secured a spot in the finals as one of the co-hosts, meaning only the top team outside Uganda will qualify, heightening the importance of each point.

In other Group E matches, DR Congo continued their perfect start with a 2-1 win over Zimbabwe, thanks to goals from Yoane Wissa and Samuel Moutoussamy, while Marshall Munetsi scored for Zimbabwe. DR Congo leads the group with six points.

Equatorial Guinea picked up their first win with a 1-0 triumph over Sierra Leone, courtesy of Loren Zuniga’s early goal.

Burkina Faso also added to their points tally in Group F, securing a 1-0 victory over the Central African Republic thanks to a goal from teenager Aboubacar Camara. Mauritania and Benin will complete their Matchday 2 fixtures on Tuesday in Abidjan.

by Alie Bittar @bittar32

DR Congo Stays Top of Group E; Sierra Leone Falls Again

DR Congo is off to a strong start in Group E, securing a vital 2-1 win over Zimbabwe, while Sierra Leone struggles with back-to-back defeats.

After losing their opening match to Zimbabwe, Coach Da Rosa’s side fell 1-0 to Equatorial Guinea at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaoundé on Monday in Cameroon. Just under a minute into the match, Loren Zúñiga struck a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the left side, finding the bottom-left corner of the net.

The Leone Stars now face a pivotal challenge to turn their fortunes around and keep their hopes of advancement alive.

At the National Sports Stadium in Zimbabwe, DR Congo’s Leopards netted two goals, with Yoane Wissa and Samuel Moutoussamy scoring in the 30th and 45th minutes, respectively, going into halftime with a comfortable two-goal lead.

In the second half, the home team fought hard for a comeback, but their only goal came too late, with Wolves attacker Marshall Munetsi finding the net in the 90+3 minute, leaving no time for them to push for an equaliser.

Currently, DR Congo is firmly at the top of the group, having secured six points from their two opening victories. Meanwhile, both Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea trail behind with three points each as they gear up for their matches in November. Sierra Leone finds itself at the bottom of Group E, still searching for its first points.

South Africa kicked off their 2027 qualification campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Guinea at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday.
by Alie Bittar @bittar32

South Africa Edge Guinea as Kenya Rescue Draw Against Eritrea

South Africa kicked off their 2027 qualification campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Guinea at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

Goals from Ime Okon and Samukele Kabini gave Bafana Bafana a deserved advantage, with both players finding the net to hand the hosts a winning start.

Guinea responded with a goal in the 69th minute, but South Africa held firm to secure all three points and begin their campaign on a positive note after Samukele Kabini’s left-footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Yamela Mbuthuma.

In the day’s other qualifier, Kenya fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against Eritrea. Nahom Girmai Netabay put Eritrea ahead, giving the visitors hope of a famous victory.

However, Kenya struck late through Ryan Ogam, who tapped home from close range at the near post to cancel out Netabay’s opener and rescue a valuable point.

The result ensured Kenya avoided defeat as both sides settled for a share of the spoils in an entertaining encounter.