Fans roared, and tension filled the air as African teams battled for spots in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Morocco and Egypt grabbed big wins, but Guinea hit an unexpected roadblock. These matches showed just how fierce the competition has become across the continent, with every point proving crucial for teams chasing their World Cup dreams.
Morocco faced a tough test against Niger in Oujda. The game started well for the Atlas Lions until Niger shocked everyone. Boubacar Goumey Oumarou scored in the 47th minute, pushing Niger ahead and silencing the home crowd. Coach Walid Regragui made smart moves, bringing fresh players off the bench. His changes paid off when Ismael Saibari tied the game at the 59-minute mark.
The score stayed tied as time ran out, but Bilal El Khannouss became the hero. He scored the winning goal during extra time in the 91st minute, giving Morocco a 2-1 victory. Fans went wild as their team strengthened its lead in Group E. Morocco next heads to face Tanzania as they continue their qualifying campaign with momentum at their backs.
Egypt handled business against Ethiopia with a solid 2-0 win in El Jadida, Morocco. Liverpool star Mohamed Salah put his team ahead when he scored at the 31-minute mark. Ahmed Sayed "Zizo" added a second goal just nine minutes later after Ethiopia made a defensive mistake. Egypt kept control throughout the match and never let Ethiopia back into the game.
The win gives Egypt 13 points from five matches, making their path to the World Cup look much clearer. After this defeat, Ethiopia faces an uphill battle to qualify. Their hopes hang by a thread as the competition moves forward and other teams gain ground in the standings. Egypt looks ahead to its next challenge against Sierra Leone.
Somalia caused the biggest surprise when they held Guinea to a scoreless draw in Abidjan. Despite having Champions League talent Serhou Guirassy, Guinea failed to break through Somalia's defense. This result shocked everyone since Somalia ranks among the lowest teams in Africa. Their defensive strategy frustrated Guinea throughout the entire match.
Guinea missed a big chance to pressure group leaders Mozambique and Algeria. Fans have called for changes in Guinean football after this disappointing result. The team must beat Uganda in their next match to keep their hopes alive. Each game matters more as the qualifying rounds continue and teams fight for limited World Cup spots.
The passion for African football continues to shine through these matches. Morocco will test their team depth against Tanzania. Egypt prepares to face Sierra Leone. Guinea must regroup before meeting Uganda. The race for World Cup qualification keeps building excitement as teams pursue their chance to compete on the global stage.
Morocco faced a tough test against Niger in Oujda. The game started well for the Atlas Lions until Niger shocked everyone. Boubacar Goumey Oumarou scored in the 47th minute, pushing Niger ahead and silencing the home crowd. Coach Walid Regragui made smart moves, bringing fresh players off the bench. His changes paid off when Ismael Saibari tied the game at the 59-minute mark.
The score stayed tied as time ran out, but Bilal El Khannouss became the hero. He scored the winning goal during extra time in the 91st minute, giving Morocco a 2-1 victory. Fans went wild as their team strengthened its lead in Group E. Morocco next heads to face Tanzania as they continue their qualifying campaign with momentum at their backs.
Egypt handled business against Ethiopia with a solid 2-0 win in El Jadida, Morocco. Liverpool star Mohamed Salah put his team ahead when he scored at the 31-minute mark. Ahmed Sayed "Zizo" added a second goal just nine minutes later after Ethiopia made a defensive mistake. Egypt kept control throughout the match and never let Ethiopia back into the game.
The win gives Egypt 13 points from five matches, making their path to the World Cup look much clearer. After this defeat, Ethiopia faces an uphill battle to qualify. Their hopes hang by a thread as the competition moves forward and other teams gain ground in the standings. Egypt looks ahead to its next challenge against Sierra Leone.
Somalia caused the biggest surprise when they held Guinea to a scoreless draw in Abidjan. Despite having Champions League talent Serhou Guirassy, Guinea failed to break through Somalia's defense. This result shocked everyone since Somalia ranks among the lowest teams in Africa. Their defensive strategy frustrated Guinea throughout the entire match.
Guinea missed a big chance to pressure group leaders Mozambique and Algeria. Fans have called for changes in Guinean football after this disappointing result. The team must beat Uganda in their next match to keep their hopes alive. Each game matters more as the qualifying rounds continue and teams fight for limited World Cup spots.
The passion for African football continues to shine through these matches. Morocco will test their team depth against Tanzania. Egypt prepares to face Sierra Leone. Guinea must regroup before meeting Uganda. The race for World Cup qualification keeps building excitement as teams pursue their chance to compete on the global stage.
