Captain Mohamed Salah found the net for Egypt as they secured a comfortable 2-0 win over Ethiopia in the 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday.
Meanwhile, Morocco, semifinals in 2022, had to be based on a delayed target by Bilal El Khannouss to the edge of Niger.
Egypt expanded the lead to Group A up to five points at the qualifying stage, with Zizo adding a second goal to seal their victory.
Burkina Faso earlier secured a 4-1 triumph over Djibouti, promoting them in second place in the team.
Each winner of the team among the nine qualifications teams secures an immediate point in the World Cup finals to be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Meanwhile, the four best runners will face a provocative playoffs for the last available location.
Morocco played its designated match against Niger at the land house in Oujda, as Niger has no proper stadiums for international games.
Despite this advantage, Morocco was found to run until Ismael Saibari balances the time, with El Khannouss winning the victory in stopping time.
This result scored six points in front of Niger in Group E.
Mo Salah had a goal and help in the first half against Ethiopia.
Is what he does 👑 pic.twitter.com/0pgcifiqnr
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South Africa faced a harsh home challenge against neighboring Lesotho, but eventually prevailed 2-0. Relebohile Mofokeng and Jayden Adams scored their international goals to send their team to the top of Group C.
They will then travel to Neutral Abidjan for a crucial match against the second -placed Benin on Tuesday, where a victory could expand their lead.
Nigeria eventually broke their victory in the campaign for the qualifying campaign, securing a 2-0 win in Rwanda in Kigali. Victor Osimhen has completed twice, reinforcing Nigeria’s points to six, though they still follow South Africa by four points.
Ghana, who failed to qualify for the upcoming African Nations Cup in Morocco, gave a 5-0 dominant performance against Chad in Akkra.
Antoine Semenyo, Inaki Williams, Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Salisu and Ernest Nuamah all got on the match sheet, placing Ghana two points in front of Madagascar in Group I.
The top of ivory coast Move
The Ctlie Coast climbed to the top of their team after a close 1-0 win over Burundi in a match hosted in Morocco. Evann Guessand scored his first international goal, securing the victory.
Algeria moved to the top of Group G to the finish difference after a 3-1 win over Botswana. Mohamed Amoura hit twice, while Amine Gouiri opened the scoring for visitors.
The hopes of Guinea’s qualifications received a hit as they were held in a miserable draw against underdogs Somalia in the neutral Abidjan.
Elsewhere, the Congo People’s Republic broke South Sudan 1-0, thanks to the strike of Theo Bongonda’s first semester. This victory put them in second place in Group B behind Sudan, who are going to face Senegal on Saturday.
Emilio NSUE made a triumphant return to the Equatorial Guinea team, scoring 2-0 over Sao Tome and Principe. NSUE had served a FIFA six -month ban due to eligibility issues, despite being the country’s top scorer.
