Shocking Results Continue in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
CAPE VERDE TAKES GROUP D LEAD
Cape Verde defeated Angola 2-1, with Dilon Rocha Livramento scoring both goals. Gelson Dala netted Angola’s only goal. With this result, Cape Verde now leads Group D, surpassing Cameroon by one point.
UGANDA SECURES CRUCIAL WIN IN GROUP G
Uganda beat Guinea 1-0, thanks to a goal from Allan Okello. Uganda now has nine points and remains in contention, depending on the outcome of the Algeria vs. Mozambique match.
NIGERIA SUFFERS SETBACK IN GROUP C
Nigeria dropped points at home with a 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe. Victor Osimhen put Nigeria ahead in the 74th minute, but Zimbabwe equalized in stoppage time through Tawanda Chirewa.
Rwanda and Lesotho also played to a 1-1 draw in the same group.
South Africa strengthened its lead in Group C by defeating Benin 2-0, with goals from Lyle Foster and Jayden Adams.
South Africa now has a five-point lead, while Nigeria, sitting at seven points, remains hopeful as second-placed Rwanda has eight points.
EGYPT MAINTAINS DOMINANCE IN GROUP A
Egypt secured a 1-0 victory over Sierra Leone, with Zizo scoring the only goal. With this result, Egypt sits comfortably at the top of Group A with 16 points, while Sierra Leone remains in third place with eight points.
DRAW BETWEEN SUDAN AND SOUTH SUDAN IN GROUP B
Sudan and South Sudan played to a 1-1 draw, with South Sudan scoring a last-minute equalizer. Despite the draw, Sudan remains in contention for the group leadership.
CAMEROON CRUSHES LIBYA IN GROUP D
Cameroon secured a comfortable win against Libya, taking the lead in the 27th minute with a penalty converted by Vincent Aboubakar. Bryan Mbeumo doubled the lead, and Aboubakar added his second goal in the 61st minute. Libya pulled one back in stoppage time through Ezzeddine Al Mariami, but it was not enough.
Cameroon, now with 12 points, remains firmly in the Group D title race.
BURUNDI DOMINATES SEYCHELLES IN GROUP F
Burundi delivered a dominant performance, securing a massive 5-0 victory over Seychelles.
BOTSWANA SECURES VITAL WIN IN GROUP G
Botswana earned an important 2-0 win over Somalia, overtaking Uganda and Guinea in the standings.