African Qualifiers Deliver Night of Surprises and Close EncountersThe African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup witnessed a night of unexpected twists and close battles on Match Day 3.
Guinea pulled off a major upset by defeating Algeria 2-1 in their own backyard.
This crucial away win keeps Guinea’s World Cup hopes alive. Over in Mali, a back-and-forth encounter saw Ghana stage a dramatic comeback. Trailing after Kamory Doumbia’s goal for Mali, the Black Stars found an equalizer through Ernest Nuamah before Jordan Ayew secured a thrilling victory in extra time. In a clash of heavyweights, Senegal were denied all three points by a late equalizer from DR Congo. Egypt continued their dominance in Group A with a 2-0 win over Burkina Faso, courtesy of a quickfire double by Mahmoud Trézéguet. With the group stage still wide open, all eyes are on the upcoming fixtures to see who will rise to the challenge.
