by Staff Reporter
Thursday Jun 06, 2024. 23:46
Stay with AfricanFootball.com as we bring you the latest updates in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers from across the continent.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the 23rd FIFA World Cup. The tournament will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It will be jointly hosted by 16 cities in three North American countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Matches are taking place from Wednesday, 05 June 2024 – Tuesday, 11 June 2024.
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CAF World Cup Qualifiers results, Thursday 6 June
Malawi 3-1 Sao Tome & Principe
Guinea-Bissau 0-0 Ethiopia
Mauritania 0-2 Sudan
Libya 2-1 Mauritius
Congo v Niger – Postponed
Senegal 1-1 DR Congo
Benin 1-0 Rwanda
Algeria 1-2 Guinea
Egypt 2-1 Burkina Faso
Mali 1-2 Ghana
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Ghana breathed new life into their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign after battling back from a goal down to beat Mali 2-1 at the Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako on Thursday, June 6. Read more…
Benin shock Rwanda to claim win in Abidjan
Benin grabbed a surprising 1-0 victory against Rwanda in their CAF 2026 World Cup qualifying match at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on Thursday evening. The result means that Benin and Rwanda are now tied with four points at the top of their group with three matches played. Read more…
DR Congo fought back to hold Senegal to a 1-1 draw in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade on Thursday. Read more…
Report: Guinea stun Algeria to draw level at the top of Group G
Guinea claimed a surprise 2-1 away win over Algeria in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers on Thursday night. Read more…
Report: Egypt take charge of Group A with win over Burkina Faso
Egypt have taken charge of Group A in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers with a 2-1 win over Burkina Faso at the Cairo International Stadium on Thursday night. Read more…
23h06: Mali v Ghana – Jordan Ayew keeps the Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup hopes alive with an important winner against the Eagles to hand Otto Addo’s his first competitive victory at the helm since being reappointed as head coach in March.
23h05- Senegal 1-1 DR Congo (P.M Sarr 45’+1, Mayele 85′) | The Leopards fought back to deny the Lions of Teranga the victory in Diamniadio. The result leaves Senegal placed second in the Group B standings – two points behind leaders, Sudan.
DR Congo, on the other hand, are placed third in the standings – a point behind Senegal. The two teams will be in action on 9 June as Senegal take on Mauritania away, while DR Congo host Togo.
23:03 — Benin 1-0 Rwanda, full time in Abidjan, Benin pull off a shock win against Rwanda to tie their opponents at the top of Group C with both teams on four points. All eyes on the result in Uyo tomorrow as Nigeria take on South Africa.
23h04: Full-time – Mali 1 (Kamory Doumbia 45+1′) Ghana 2 (Ernest Nuamah 58′, Jordan Ayew 90+4′)
23:04: Full time: Algeria 1 (S. Benrahma 52’) Guinea 2 (M. Sylla 50’, A. Camara 63’) – A famous win for the Syli National, who draw level with their opponents on six points at the top of Group G!
23h01: Mali v Ghana – Goal! Jordan Ayew scores deep into stoppage time to put the Black Stars ahead for the first time.
23:00: Full time: Egypt 2 (Trezeguet 4’, 8’) Burkina Faso 1 (L. Traore 57’) – The Pharaohs make it three wins from as many games in Group A and they open up a four-point lead over nearest chasers Guinea-Bissau.
22:55: Egypt 2 (Trezeguet 4’, 8’) Burkina Faso 1 (L. Traore 57’) – Just four minutes of injury time in Cairo, where Egypt are closing in on a third straight win.
22:51: Algeria 1 (S. Benrahma 52’) Guinea 2 (M. Sylla 50’, A. Camara 63’) – Into 10 minutes of injury time. Can Guinea hold out for a win which will bring them level with Algeria at the top of Group G?
22h51 – Senegal 1-1 DR Congo | The Lions of Teranga are caught napping at the back and Fiston Mayele makes no mistake as the Pyramids striker fires past Edouard Mendy to level matters with five minutes left.
22:44 — Benin 1-0 Rwanda, 10 minutes of normal time remain. Rwanda are now pushing to level matters. A corner is awarded but Benin defend well and nothing comes of the set piece.
22:43: Egypt 2 (Trezeguet 4’, 8’) Burkina Faso 1 (L. Traore 57’) – Just over 10 minutes of regulation time left in Cairo, but there will be plenty of injury time after a lengthy treatment for goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy.
22h42 – Senegal 1-0 DR Congo | Coach Aliou Cisse refreshed his midfield as he withdrew a tired-looking Iliman Ndiaye and introduced the towering Pape Gueye. The Lions of Teranga are determined to hold on to their lead with 10 minutes left.
22:38: Algeria 1 (S. Benrahma 52’) Guinea 2 (M. Sylla 50’, A. Camara 63’) – Less than 15 minutes of regulation time left for the North Africans to turn this one around.
22:35 — Benin 1-0 Rwanda, 70 minutes have been played and both teams have made substitutions as the game comes a head. Benin holding on tight for their lead, Rwanda still trying to find the equaliser to level matters.
22:31 — Benin 1-0 Rwanda, 65’ Benin misses the chance to double their lead as Ntwari successfully saves an effort on goal
22:26 — Benin 1-0 Rwanda, 60 minutes played, still no goals scored in the second half
22:26: Algeria 1 (S. Benrahma 52’) Guinea 2 (M. Sylla 50’, A. Camara 63’) – Guinea reclaim the lead away to Algeria! Aguibou Camara strikes in the 63rd minute to put the West Africans on course for a potentially group-shifting result.
22h25: Mali v Ghana – Goal! Ernest Nuamah hits back for the Black Stars with the equaliser 13 minutes into the second half.
22h25 – Senegal 1-0 DR Congo | Coach Sebastien Desabre has pulled out the ineffective Yoane Wissa and introduced Theo Bongonda, who has three goals for Congo, as the visitors search for the equalising goal with 65 minutes played.
22:24: Egypt 2 (Trezeguet 4’, 8’) Burkina Faso 1 (L. Traore 57’) – Goal in Cairo, where the Stallions have pulled one back! Lassina Traore strikes in the 57th minute… could we be in for a major turnaround in this clash?
22:16 — Benin 1-0 Rwanda, 50 minutes have been played, Benin still have the majority of possession and retain their lead.
22h16 – Senegal 1-0 DR Congo | Nicolas Jackson, who provided the assist for Pape Matar Sarr’s goal, is looking lively as he looks to put his name on the scoresheet 10 minutes into the second-half.
22:15: Algeria 1 (S. Benrahma 52’) Guinea 1 (M. Sylla 50’) – The Fennec Foxes hit straight back via Said Benrahma, who converted from Nabil Bentaleb’s assist to make it 1-1!
22:12: Algeria 0 Guinea 1 (M. Sylla 50’) – Goal in Algiers, where Guinea have taken a surprise lead via Morlaye Sylla.
22:11 — Benin 1-0 Rwanda, the second half is underway in Abidjan. Rwanda will hope to get back into the match and work for an equaliser.
22:10: Egypt 2 (Trezeguet 4’, 8’) Burkina Faso 0 – The match in Cairo resumes with the second half. No changes from either team.
22:07: Algeria 0 Guinea 0 – Back underway in Algiers. No changes from either team at the start of the second half.
21h55: Mali v Ghana – The Eagles take a one-goal lead into the break, having created the better chances in Bamako, with Lawrence Ati-Zigi required to make two saves early on to keep the Black Stars in the game.
21h53: Half-time – Mali 1 (Kamory Doumbia 45+1′) Ghana 0
21:48 – Half-Time: Senegal 1-0 DR Congo | The Lions of Teranga are leading at the interval thanks to Olympique de Marseille forward Pape Matar’s first-half stoppage-time goal.
20h49: Mali v Ghana – Goal! Mali make the breakthrough on the stroke of half-time as Kamory Doumbia bags his seventh international goal.
21:51 — Benin 1-0 Rwanda, half time. The Wasps will have to go back to the drawing board to figure out a way to break down The Cheetahs and get back into the game.
21:51: Egypt 2 (Trezeguet 4’, 8’) Burkina Faso 0 – We’ve reached the break at the Cairo International Stadium, where fast-starting Egypt are on course for a third straight win and a four-point lead at the top of Group A.
21:48 – Senegal 1-0 DR Congo | The hosts’ pressure paid off in first-half stoppage time as Ismaila Sarr hits the back of the net to make it 1-0 to the Lions of Teranga. It is his 13th goal for Senegal.
21:48: Algeria 0 Guinea 0 – Half time at the Nelson Mandela Stadium. It’s been a frustrating first 45 minutes for the Fennec Foxes, who have been unable to assert themselves against a resilient Syli National.
21:45 — Benin 1-0 Rwanda, 43’ the trend has changed in the game with Benin clearly dominating the game. Very little room for their opponents on getting an attacking move going.
21:44 – Benin 1-0 Rwanda, Benin on fire, Ntwari has to go out of his box to prevent Rwanda from conceding another goal, hurts himself in the process and receives care on the pitch. Five minutes to go until half time.
21:39 — GOAL! Benin 1-0 Rwanda, Ntwari is beaten as Benin get the break through in the 37th minute as Dodo Dokou strikes the ball with a powerful shot into the corner of the net.
21:33 — Benin 0-0 Rwanda, half an hour played and still goalless.
21:33: Egypt 2 (Trezeguet 4’, 8’) Burkina Faso 0 – Past the half-hour mark in Cairo, where the Pharaohs remain firmly in control.
21:32 — Benin 0-0 Rwanda, Interesting fact, Ntwari plays for PSL team TS Galaxy. Currently 24 years old, the keeper is hot property and club chairman Tim Sukazi recently opened up about how he “unintentionally” discovered the young shot stopper as he was watching television and saw him in action during the AFCON qualifying match against the very opponents they are playing against now, Benin and he moved fast to secure his signature.
21h30 – Senegal 0-0 DR Congo | The Lions of Teranga continue to dominate possession, but they are yet to seriously test France-born goalkeeper Dimitry Bertaud who is earning his third cap for Congo.
21:26: Algeria 0 Guinea 0 – Midway through the first half in Algiers, where it’s still 0-0 between Algeria and Guinea.
21:25 — Rwanda’s Emmanuel Imanishimwe booked for dangerous challenge. Benin awarded free kick in the 21st minute, set piece looked promising but easily scooped up by goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari.
21:19— Benin 0-0 Rwanda, 15 minutes played and still goalless in Ivory Coast, highly physical game but no real threat in terms of any team scoring goals at the moment.
21h15 – Senegal 0-0 DR Congo | The Leopards have so far contained the Lions of Teranga with Chancel Mbemba looking to tame Nicolas Jackson.
21:14 — Benin 0-0 Rwanda, 10 minutes played and both teams evenly balanced in terms of possession however Benin looking more dangerous going forward.
21:12: Egypt 2 (Trezeguet 4’, 8’) Burkina Faso 0 – Another goal in Cairo! The Pharaohs double their advantage, with Trezeguet scoring again!
21:08: Egypt 1 Burkina Faso 0 – Goal at the Cairo International Stadium! Egypt are off to a flying start, with Trezeguet heading home from Mohamed Salah’s cross in just the fourth minute of the match.
21:05 — Benin 0-0 Rwanda, The match has began at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny. Rwanda’s mandate is to keep top position in Group C, bottom placed Benin looking for their first win
21:01: Algeria 0 Guinea 0 – Underway at the Nelson Mandela Stadium, where Algeria are looking to make it three wins from as many matches in Group G, while Guinea will be aiming to stave off the threat of a second straight defeat.
20:53 — Benin v Rwanda starting line ups
Benin: M. Dandjinou, J. Dossou, C. Houndtondji, H. Imourane, R. Moumini, S. D’Almeida, D. Dodo, S. Mounie, D. Kiki, J. Olaitan, M. Tijani
Rwanda: S. Rubanguku, T. Manzi, G. Mugisha, F. Ntwari, D. Bizimana, I. Nshuti, Y. Rafael, E. Imanishimwe, A. Mutsinzi, F. Omborenga, H. Sahabo
20h51: Mali v Ghana starting line-ups
Mali: M. Samassa, F. Sacko, M. Sagnan, S. Niakate, D. Guindo, L. Coulibaly, A. Haidara, M. Camara, K. Doumbia, A. Traore, L. Sinayoko.
Ghana: L. Zigi, A. Djiku, G. Mensah, T. Lamptey, M. Salisu, A. Seidu, T. Partey, M. Kudus, S. Abdul Samed, A. Semenyo, E. Nuamah.
20:48 – Senegal v DR Congo: Starting line-ups
Senegal XI: Mendy, Niakhate, Koulibaly, Seck, Pape Matar, Gueye, H. Diarra, Iliman, Sarr, Diallo, Jackson.
DR Congo XI: Bertaud, Mbemba, Inonga, Masuaku, Tuanzebe, Pickel, Moutoussamy, Kakuta, Wissa, Essende, Elia.
20:30: Egypt v Burkina Faso – Line-ups:
Egypt: A. Shenawy, M. Abdelmonem, E. Ashour, M. Ateya, H. Fathi, M. Hany, M. Mohamed, R. Rabia, M. Salah, Trezeguet, Zizo
B Faso: K. Nikiema, S. Banse, O. Bouda, N. Djiga, Da. Ouattara, M. Ouedraogo, G. Sangare, E. Tapsoba, I.B. Toure, L. Traore, S. Yago
20:30: Algeria v Guinea – Line-ups:
Algeria: A. Mandrea, R. Ait-Nouri, Y. Atal, S. Benrahma, N. Bentaleb, Y. Benzia, Y. Brahimi, A. Gouiri, A. Mandi, M. Tougai, R. Zerrouki
Guinea: I. Kone, Y. Balde, A. Camara, I. Diakite, A. Diawara, S. Guirassy, J. Jeanvier, S. Sow, I. Sylla, M. Sylla, A. Toure
Report: Mauritania no match for smart Sudan
Mauritania were unable to make the most of home ground advantage against Sudan as they lost 2-0 to the nation in their CAF 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Stade de la Capitale on Thursday evening. Read more…
Report: Ten-man Libya claim top spot with Mauritius win
Report: Guinea-Bissau, Ethiopia play out Group A stalemate
Guinea-Bissau and Ethiopia played out a goalless stalemate in their Group A 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier, played at Estadio 24 de Setembro in Bissau on Thursday evening. Read more…
20:01 — Full time: Mauritania 0-2 Sudan, the visitors clearly did all the work needed in the first half and grabbed all three points in this Group B encounter. Retaining their lead at the top of the standings with seven points, from two wins including today’s victory and a draw.
Mauritania remain winless in their World Cup qualifying campaign and are bottom of the standings with only one point.
20:01: Full time: Guinea-Bissau 0 Ethiopia 0 – Done and dusted in Bissau. The hosts rise to second place on the Group A log, but their status could change depending on the upcoming match between Egypt and Burkina Faso. Ethiopia are winless after three rounds and sit in fifth place.
19:57 – Result: Libya 2-1 Mauritius | The Mediterranean Knights open a three-point lead atop the Group D standings, while the Dodos remain fifth on the table.
Libya will be away to Cape Verde on 11 June and Mauritius will play host to Eswatini on the same day.
19:54: Guinea-Bissau 0 Ethiopia 0 – We head into seven minutes of injury time in Bissau.
19:52 — Mauritania 0-2 Sudan, Sudan have risen after a quiet second half with a few efforts on goal but one was ruled out for offside. 88 minutes played.
19:48 – Libya 2-1 Mauritius: The hosts have been reduced to 10 players after Ali Youssef was shown a straight red card in the 87th minute.
19:45 — Mauritania 0-2 Sudan, Shot on goal in an attacking move from Abdallahi Mahmoud who came off the bench for Mohamed Salem goes over the bar. Frustrating times for the home team who look to have played better but could not find the back of the net as 10 minutes remain.
19:44: Guinea-Bissau 0 Ethiopia 0 – Less than 10 minutes of regulation time left to play in Bissau. Can either side ‘steal’ this one in the dying stages?
19:43 — 78’ Mauritania coach Amir Abdou looks on in frustration from the touchline as his charges once again cannot make the most of a free kick in a good position.
19:39 — Mauritania 0-2 Sudan, Both teams make changes in the 75th minute. And a cooling break is taken with 15 minutes of normal time remaining.
19:38 – Libya 2-1 Mauritius: There are 10 minutes left in regulation time as the Dodos push for another equalising goal, but Mediterranean Knights have defended very well thus far in the second-half.
19:31 — Mauritania 0-2 Sudan, 66’ Still no changes made for Sudan as they remain confident with the players they have on the pitch and continue to hold their lead.
19:31: Guinea-Bissau 0 Ethiopia 0 – Past the midway point of the second half, still goalless at Estadio 24 de Setembro. The hosts have introduced Famana Quizera in an effort to shake up their attack, while Biniam Fikre has come off the bench for the visitors.
19:24— Mauritania 0-2 Sudan, Growing jeers from the home fans as they grow frustrated with their team’s current circumstances 30 minutes of normal time left to play. They have held the majority of the ball possession, but keep getting caught on the counter.
19h22 – Mauritius have just introduced Francois Aurelien on the hour-mark and the 20-year-old attacker will be hoping to make it 2-2 against Libya.
19:17 — Mauritania 0-2 Sudan, 52 minutes played, Mauritania struggling to find the back of the net despite numerous changes made. Sudan remain composed at the back and defending their lead well.
19h11 – Action has resumed in Libya as the Mediterranean Knights look to extend their lead against Dodos who have been forced to defend in numbers since the restart. Libya 2-1 Mauritius – 55′ minutes.
19:09: Guinea-Bissau 0 Ethiopia 0 – Back underway in Bissau. No changes from either team at the break.
18:51: Guinea-Bissau 0 Ethiopia 0 – Half time in this Group A match, which remains deadlocked at 0-0. The Djurtus have had the only shot on goal, with both teams struggling to find an attacking rhythm.
18:50 — Mauritania 0-2 Sudan (Saif Thierry 15’, Abeid 29’ OG), Half time at Stade de la Capitale. Four minutes of stoppage time was added. Before the whistle, Mauritania were awarded a corner and almost came close but the effort went over the crossbar. The hosts are trailing by two goals with plenty of work to do in the second half, especially defensively. But looked more lively just before the break.
18h49 – Libya are leading 2-1 at the interval courtesy of goals from Faisal Al Badri and Ahmed Ekrawa while Kevin Bru scored Mauritius’ goal.
18h44 – The hosts responded by exerting pressure on the Dodos’ defence after conceding. Libya have restored their lead through Ahmed Ekrawa who made it 2-1 in the 40th minute with Fadel Hamad Ali Salama providing the assist.
18:40 — Mauritania 0-2 Sudan, 38 minutes played, Mauritania almost concede again but goalkeeper Babacar Niasse slides in and does well to deal with a dangerous ball coming into the penalty area.
18:38 — Mauritania 0-2 Sudan, Interesting fact: Unwanted stain for Abeid who plys his trade for Liga 1 club CFR Cluj in Romania. The player was part of the team that took part in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, Mauritania’s first ever international tournament.
18h38 – Parity has been restored in Libya as Kevin Bru beat experienced goalkeeper Murad Al Wuheeshi to make it 1-1 in the 34th minute.
18:32 — Mauritania 0-2 Sudan, Lions of Chinguetti continue to try and find the equaliser but are still trailing. Sudan taking more of a counter attacking approach when in possession.
Counter works well for Sudan as they score once again. This time through an own goal from Aly Abeid in the 29th minute as Mauritania defence caught napping and unable to deal with the danger effectively.
18:25 — Mauritania 0-1 Sudan, Mauritania recovering decently from conceding and keeping possession. Awarded free kick in dangerous position with 23 minutes played.
18:25: Guinea-Bissau 0 Ethiopia 0 – Midway through the first half in Bissau, where it remains goalless between the Djurtus and the Walia Ibex.
18h24 – Libya take a 1-0 lead against Mauritius after Faisal Al Badri converted a penalty in the 20th minute. It is the 34-year-old playmaker’s 11th goal for the Mediterranean Knights.
18:16 — Mauritania 0 – 1 Sudan, GOAL Sudan! 15’, well taken free kick into the penalty area grants Sudan the lead as Saif Thierry Maki heads home and beats the goalkeeper.
18h17: Congo v Niger – The Group E encounter has been postponed.
18:12 — Mauritania v Sudan — 10’ Ten minutes played between the two sides, Sudan looking more lively in the attack as Mauritania settles into the game.
18h10 – It remains goalless as we reach the 10th minute at the Martyrs of February Stadium where Libya’s Mediterranean Knights are looking to open a three-point lead atop Group D standings with a win over the Dodos of Mauritius.
18:05: Mauritania 0-0 Sudan — Match has began at Stade de la Capitale where the hosts will aim to gain maximum points to tie their opponents who are at the top of Group B. Sudan yet to lose after two matches played, group favourites Senegal placed second and with star player Mané ruled out for international duty due to injury it’s a chance for the away team to capitalise.
17:53 – Mauritania v Sudan starting line ups
Mauritania: H. Tangy, A. Kamara, B. Mouhsine, B. Niasse, A. Koita, Y. Dellahi, I. Keita, A. Abeid, L. Ba, M. Soueid, G. Fofana
Sudan: Y. Mohamed, M. Karshom, A. Omer, M. Mustafa Mohamed, B. Khamis, A. Abdalla, W. Khidir, S. Thierry, M. Abdel-Rahman, R. Agab
18:02: Guinea-Bissau 0 Ethiopia 0 – Underway at Estadio 24 de Setembro, where Guinea-Bissau will be hoping to win and leapfrog to the top of Group A, while Ethiopia are chasing their first victory of the Qualifiers. This match also marks Luis Boa Morte’s first match in charge of the Djurtus.
17:50: Libya vs Mauritius – Starting line-ups:
Libya: M. Al Wuheeshi, F. Al Badri, A. Ali, M. Al-Tubal, M. Artiba, A. Ekrawa, E. Elkout, O. Al Shremi, A. Saad, F.H.A Salama, A. Youssef.Maurtius: D. Chotti, W. Mootoo, J. Francois, E, Vincent, B. Antoine, A. Langue, A.W Kut Kai, Y. Aristide, F. Jackson, K. Bru, A. Nazira.
17:45: Guinea-Bissau v Ethiopia – Starting line-ups:
Guinea-Bissau: Man. Balde, Alfa Semedo, Mam. Balde, J. Bikel, F. Cande, M. Cassama, M. Djalo, J. Encada, Franculino, O. Sangante.
Ethiopia: S. Habtamu, B. Bekele, B. Belay, W. Gezahegn, F. Jemal, Y. Kassaye, C. Markneh, G. Panom, M. Solomon, M. Tafesse, M. Wondemu.
Malawi got back on the winning trail in Group H of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup after beating Sao Tome and Principe 3-1 at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Thursday, June 6. Read more…
16h59: Malawi v Sao Tome and Principe – Malawi move up to third in Group H on six points, three behind leaders Tunisia at the halfway point of the qualifying campaign. Sao Tome and Principe remain without a single point after losing all three of their games thus far.
16h56: Full-time – Malawi 3 (Chawanangwa Kawonga 6′, Lanjesi Nkhoma 14′, Chifundo Mphasi 78′) Sao Tome and Principe 1 (Denilson Silva 67′)6
16h41: Malawi v Sao Tome and Principe – Goal! Chifundo Mphasi restores the Flames’ two-goal cushion with 12 minutes left to play.
16h31: Malawi v Sao Tome and Principe – Goal! Denilson Silva pulls one back for the Falcons and True Parrots to set up an interesting final 23 minutes.
15h53: Malawi v Sao Tome and Principe – The Flames are cruising at the break after scoring two early goals and they’re on course to pick up their second win in Group H.
15h51: Half-time – Malawi 2 (Chawanangwa Kawonga 6′, Lanjesi Nkhoma 14′) Sao Tome and Principe 0
15h19: Malawi v Sao Tome and Principe – Goal. The Flames’ afternoon gets even better as Lanjesi Nkhoma doubles their lead just before the quarter-hour mark. Patrick Mabedi’s side in total control here.
15h17: Kawonga, who plays his club football for Zambia Super League giants Zanaco, bags his first international goal for the Flames.
15h07: Malawi v Sao Tome and Principe – Goal! Malawi get off to the perfect start as Chawanangwa Kawonga breaks the deadlock after just six minutes in Lilongwe.
15h00: Malawi v Sao Tome and Principe starting line-ups
Malawi: G. Chikooka, S. Sanudi, D. Chembezi, N. Mwase, T. M’balaka, C. Idana, R. Saizi, L. Aaron, C. Kaonga, L. Nkhoma, C. Mphasi.
Sao Tome and Principe: P. Mateus, N. Malheiro, A. Neves, R. Fernandes, A. Ramos, G. d’Almeida, J. Neves, D. Silva, L. Leal, E. Viegas, R. Lumungo.
Preview: Bafana Bafana get shot at redemption against Super Eagles
Nigeria will be hoping to replicate their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal win against South Africa when they take them on once again in the CAF 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The match will be played on Friday, 7 June at Godswill Akpabio Stadium. Read more…
Preview: Group G awaits Morocco & Zambia banger
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Report: Tunisia strike late to defeat Equatorial Guinea
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Report: Wasteful Chad made to pay by Central African Republic
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Report: Togo held at home by South Sudan
Togo remain undefeated in Group B of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup after they played out to a 1-1 draw with South Sudan at the Stade de Kegue on Wednesday, June 5. Read more…
Report: Sierra Leone bag first victory in WC qualifiers
Sierra Leone gained much needed traction in their bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this week, following a tense 2-1 victory against Djibouti at Stade El Abdi on Wednesday night. Read more…
Report: Liberia frustrate Namibia in Orlando
Following a tense affair at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Namibia and Liberia shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in their latest CAF 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Wednesday night. Read more…
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