Africa’s ultimate spherical of World Cup qualifying got here to a conclusion on Tuesday evening with a lot of the ultimate spots at subsequent summer season’s match lastly crammed.
The continent’s proceedings finish sooner than most, with the Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for the beginning of 2026.
Because of this, it meant groups like Senegal and Uganda had one ultimate shot at reserving their place among the many finest within the USA, Canada and Mexico.
South Africa booked their place earlier within the day, beating Rwanda to pip Nigeria to prime spot of Group C.
Learn on to see how the perfect of the motion unfolded.
Senegal earn their place
Senegal cruised to a dominant 4-0 win over Mauritania in Dakar to safe their place on the World Cup.
After a managed opening half, Sadio Mane broke the impasse simply earlier than the interval, firing residence from shut vary after sustained stress from the hosts.
The Al Nassr ahead doubled his tally shortly after the restart, changing from the centre of the field to make it 2-0 and provides Senegal full command of the competition.
Iliman Ndiaye added a 3rd halfway by means of the second half, ending coolly from Nicolas Jackson’s help after a slick passing transfer.
Substitute Habib Diallo then accomplished the rout within the closing phases, slotting residence a fourth objective from Ismaila Sarr’s cut-back to cap off a scientific workforce efficiency.
Ivory Coast observe go well with
The Ivory Coast adopted in Senegal’s footsteps to qualify with a snug 3-0 win over Kenya in Abidjan.
The hosts took management early when Franck Kessie opened the scoring inside eight minutes, ending calmly from Amad Diallo’s help after a well-worked attacking transfer.
Yan Diomande doubled the lead shortly after the restart, guiding residence from shut vary following good work down the left by Ghislain Konan.
As Kenya pushed ahead late on, the Elephants struck once more – Amad Diallo capping off a formidable show with a composed end into the highest nook to make it 3-0.
Algeria depart it late
Algeria produced a dramatic late comeback to defeat Uganda 2-1 and snatch their spot on the World Cup.
Uganda shocked the hosts early when Steven Mukwala fired residence within the sixth minute after a intelligent help from Kenneth Semakula.
The Cranes defended terrifically for a lot of the primary half, irritating Algeria’s assault and taking a slim lead into the break.
However the second half noticed relentless stress from the house aspect, and their persistence lastly paid off.
Mohammed Amoura transformed from the penalty spot within the 81st minute to carry Algeria degree, earlier than repeating the feat deep into stoppage time to grab the win.
World Cup qualifying outcomes
DR Congo 1-0 Sudan
Senegal 4-0 Mauritania
Nigeria 4-0 Benin
South Africa 3-0 Rwanda
Morocco 1-0 Congo
Sychelles 0-7 Gambia
Gabon 2-0 Burundi
Ivory Coast 3-0 Kenya
Algeria 2-1 Uganda
Guinea 2-2 Botswana
Somalia 0-1 Mozambique
