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African representatives learn their opponents as FIFA World Cup draw conducted

African champions Senegal are in the same pool with hosts Qatar, three time losing finalists Netherlands and Ecuador.

Cameroon seal World Cup ticket at the death

Ekambi scored in the fourth minute of added time with virtually the last kick of the game as Cameroon snatched the meat right out of Algeria’s mouth.

Morocco break no sweat to see off DR Congo

The Moroccans dominated the game from the start and they broke the deadlock after 21 minutes when Ounahi struck a sublime shot from the edge of the box after a patient build up.

Lasered Salah and Egypt miss out on World Cup ticket as Senegal qualify

Photos of Mohamed Salah with green laser lights all over his face were awash on social media, as the Liverpool forward lost to his teammate Sadio Mane for the second time in as many months for another massive price.

Ghana first African team to confirm place in Qatar 2022

Thomas Partey had given Ghana an 11th minute lead before William Troost Ekong levelled for the Super Eagles in the 22nd minute.

Morocco hope to complete the job against DR Congo in Casablanca

Morocco were not at their best and their performance left a lot to be desired, and were only lucky that the Congolese were wasteful infront of goal

Malian Eagles looking to fly higher than Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles

The Eagles of Mali will be boosted with the availability of skipper Hamari Traore who missed the first leg due to suspension. His return will be a massive boost for the team and he has promised they will fight tooth and nail to earn a place in Qatar.

Cameroon with a mountain to climb in Algeria

Cameroon know the task at hand is huge, but skipper Vincent Aboubakar believes they can outdo the Algerians at their own backyard. Aboubakar was a doubt for the return tie in Blida, but Song says the skipper will be available to lead the line.

All to play for between Nigeria and Ghana in Abuja

Nigeria and Ghana walk into the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Tuesday night, each with a chance of progressing to the World Cup in Qatar. The two sides come into the return tie of the play-offs with an evenly poised 0-0 score from the first leg in Accra last week.

Can Senegal overturn Egypt deficit and progress to World Cup

Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse remains upbeat that his side has what it takes to overturn the deficit and has called on fans to turn up in large numbers and boost the team’s morale to vie for a place in Qatar.

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