Thursday, June 6th, was a day of drama in African World Cup Qualifying! Nine matches across the continent saw surprise victories, thrilling comebacks, and hard-fought draws. Let’s delve into the biggest stories:
Guinea and Ghana Grab Headlines:
- Ghana Emerges Victorious: The Black Stars staged a dramatic comeback in Mali, overcoming a first-half deficit thanks to goals from Ernest Nuamah and a late winner by veteran Jordan Ayew. This win puts Ghana level on points with Comoros at the top of Group I.
- Guinea Stuns Algeria: The biggest upset of the day came in Algiers, where Guinea shocked Algeria 2-1. Second-half goals from Morlaye Sylla and Aguibou Camara secured a famous victory for the Syli National, leaving them level with Algeria at the top of Group G.
Other Key Encounters:
- Egypt Maintains Lead: The Pharaohs continued their dominance in Group A with a 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso. A quick brace from Mahmoud “Trezeguet” Hassan keeps Egypt firmly in charge with a four-point lead.
- Benin Adds Intrigue to Group C: Douko Dodo’s first-half strike earned Benin a narrow 1-0 win over Rwanda, further intensifying the competition within the group.
- Late Drama in Senegal: DR Congo held Senegal to a 1-1 draw thanks to a late equalizer from Fiston Mayele. This result prevents Senegal from claiming top spot in Group B.
- Malawi Soars in Group H: The Flames secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Sao Tome and Principe, climbing to third place in the group.
Additional Standouts:
- The afternoon fixture saw Malawi defeat Sao Tome and Principe 3-1, while Guinea-Bissau and Ethiopia played out a goalless draw.
- Libya climbed to the top of Group D with a 2-1 win over Mauritius.
- Sudan caused a stir with a surprising 2-0 away victory over Mauritania in Group B.
The World Cup Qualifying action continues on Friday, June 7th, with nine more matches scheduled across Africa.
Football fans can expect to see reigning champions Ivory Coast take on Gabon, while Nigeria and Morocco face off against South Africa and Zambia respectively.
