Zimbabwe secured a 3-1 victory over Namibia, showing they still have their eyes on the top spot in Group J. After a goalless first half, Walter Musona stepped up in the 50th minute. The winger then converted a penalty, doubling the lead. Prince Dube, who entered the match in the 81st minute, found the net in the 89th minute to make it 3-0. Although Namibia responded a minute later with a goal from Godwin Eiseb, it was too late for a comeback. This result negatively impacted not only Namibia but also Kenya.
In Group E, the group favorites solidified their positions. Algeria scored early with a penalty from Ramy Bensebaini in the 18th minute against Togo and managed to hold onto their lead with solid defense for the rest of the match. Algeria has now secured qualification for the next round, and barring a miracle, they’ve also locked in the top spot in the group.
For Togo, the result of the Equatorial Guinea vs. Liberia match wasn’t promising either. Guinea took the lead in the 20th minute with a goal from Luis Asue and maintained the advantage until the 53rd minute, when William Gibson equalized after an assist from Divine Teah. However, the deadlock was broken in the 94th minute with a dramatic goal from Dorian Hanza. This last-minute strike significantly boosted Equatorial Guinea’s chances of progressing from the group, while the result was devastating for Liberia.
In the day’s final AFCON match, Mozambique showed no mercy to Eswatini. Domingues opened the scoring in the 11th minute, followed by a second goal from forward Stanley Rafito. The game was sealed at 3-0 by the match’s standout player, Sporting Lisbon winger Geny Catamo. Left-back Bruno Langa made two assists, leaving his mark on the match. With this result, Mozambique temporarily moved to the top of Group I. If Guinea-Bissau manages to defeat Mali, the group could become even more competitive.
