England France & Portugal booked their spots at next year’s tournament after winning their games. Fans celebrated in the stadiums as all three teams scored multiple goals to seal their places. The matches were exciting & the atmosphere was electric as supporters cheered their teams to victory.
The DR Congo Nigeria, Gabon and Cameroon have all made it to the African Play-Off Tournament. These four teams will compete next month. Only one team can win the tournament and earn the final spot to represent Africa at the world championships.
South Africa made it back to the World Cup for the first time in 14 years. The final day of African qualifying games was full of excitement. Victor Osimhen played an amazing game that helped Nigeria win big against Benin. His great performance knocked Benin out of the competition and sent Nigeria through to the World Cup. The night was special for both South African and Nigerian fans as their teams earned spots in the biggest soccer tournament in the world. This marks a big moment for South African soccer since they last played in the 2010 World Cup when they hosted the event.
Uganda pulled off a surprising win against Algeria, who had already secured their place in the next round. This victory helped Uganda finish second in Group G. In another match The Gambia ended their games with an exciting high-scoring match when they played in Seychelles.
Nigeria Crushes Benin 4–0 in Dominant World Cup Qualifier
Victor Osimhen showed his amazing skills on the field as Nigeria beat Benin 4-0 in Uyo. He led his team to an easy win against the Group C leaders. His performance was one of the best we’ve seen in the qualifying matches so far.
Nigeria scored quickly in the game when Samuel Chukwueze grabbed a bad pass from the other team. He passed the ball to Osimhen who then kicked it into the goal. This all happened in the first three minutes of the match.
Nigeria took control early in the game when Osimhen scored the first goal. This hit Benin hard & they struggled to get back into the match. Later in the first half Osimhen jumped high to meet Chukwueze’s perfect cross and headed the ball into the net. This made it 2-0 to Nigeria before halftime.
Osimhen scored his third goal early in the second half. He headed in a free kick from Moses Simon. This goal ended any hopes Benin had of making a comeback. The Galatasaray forward showed his skill throughout the match. His three goals helped his team win easily.
Frank Onyeka scored with a volley near the end of the game. This goal made things worse for Benin as they dropped from first place to third place in the group. South Africa moved up to first place & earned their spot in the tournament.
Nigeria ended up in second place. They now have to wait & see if they will make it to the FIFA Play-off Tournament. To get there they need to be among the top four teams that finished second in their groups.
South Africa Secures 3–0 Victory Over Rwanda to Book Historic Spot
South Africa found the net three times during the match. Mbatha opened the scoring in the 5th minute. Appollis added a second goal after 26 minutes of play. Later in the game Makgopa sealed the win by scoring in the 72nd minute.
After many years of disappointment South Africa has made it back to the World Cup at last. The national team struggled through tough times but their hard work paid off. Fans across the country can now celebrate because their team will compete against the world’s best soccer nations again. This achievement marks a fresh start for South African football and brings new hope to millions of supporters. The players and coaches never gave up on their dream to return to the biggest stage in world soccer.
South Africa’s national team knew they had to win & also needed other results to go their way. They managed to get a strong victory at home in Mbombela Stadium. The team played with energy & focus to achieve their goal.
South Africa took a 2-0 lead in the first half. Thalente Mbatha scored first with a strong shot that went past the goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari. Later in the half Oswin Appollis got the second goal after Evidence Makgopa set him up with a nice pass. The goals made the team and fans start celebrating early in the match.
After halftime Appollis sent a corner kick to Makgopa, who scored with a header. This goal secured the win and made fans celebrate all over the nation.
Gambia Runs Riot With 7–0 Goal Storm Against Seychelles
The Gambian team had a strong performance. Sidibeh scored two goals, one in minute 2 and another in minute 46. Manneh was the star of the match with three goals in minutes 24 67 and 75. Barrow also played well and scored twice in minutes 47 and 52.
The Gambia had no chance to advance in the tournament but they still played an impressive game against Seychelles in Saint Pierre. The team showed great skill and dominated their opponents to secure a big victory. Even though they couldn’t move forward in the competition their strong performance proved they can compete at a high level. The fans enjoyed watching their team win with style despite having nothing left to play for.
Gambia finished their tournament with a big 7-0 win against Somalia. Abdoulie Manneh scored three goals in a great performance. His teammates Adama Sidibeh and Musa Barrow added two goals each. Even though Gambia was already out of the competition they played really well in attack. The team showed what they could do and ended their run with a strong victory.
Guinea and Botswana Lock Horns in Thrilling 2–2 Draw
Guinea took the lead in the 18th minute when Mohamed Traoré found the back of the net. They extended their advantage later in the first half as Serhou Baldé scored in the 34th minute.
Botswana found the net twice during the match. Boy opened the scoring in the 7th minute. Later Mohutsiwa added a second goal just before halftime in stoppage time at the 46th minute.
Guinea managed to earn a point in an exciting match at home in Conakry. The home team fell behind early but fought back thanks to Abdoul Traoré. He scored again to keep up his great run of goals lately. The fans enjoyed watching both teams create chances in a game that ended level.
Botswana scored first through Segolame Boy but Senegal fought back well. Traoré got a nice header to make it 1-1. Then Aliou Baldé went on a great run and put Senegal ahead. Just before the break Botswana showed their spirit when Gape Mohutsiwa scored to level the game at 2-2. It was an exciting first half with both teams playing good attacking football.
Mozambique Edge Past Somalia With Late 1–0 Winner
Catamo scored a goal for Mozambique in the fifth minute of the game. It was an early breakthrough that put his team on the scoreboard.
Mozambique won their final qualifying match against Somalia by a small margin. The game took place in the city of Bir El Djir in Algeria. This victory marked the end of their qualifying journey.
Geny Catamo scored a quick goal after Somalia’s defense made a mistake in the first five minutes. This early goal was all Mozambique needed to win the match under coach Chiquinho Conde’s leadership.
Somalia’s national team put up a good fight but couldn’t find the back of the net. The team has not scored in World Cup qualifying matches since June 2024. They played hard and created some chances but the goal drought continues. The players showed determination yet the final result left them still searching for that important milestone.
Senegal Thrash Mauritania 4–0 to Seal World Cup Berth
Senegal found the net four times during the match. Mané scored twice, first just before halftime and again early in the second half. Later on Ndiaye added a goal in the 64th minute. Diallo finished the scoring with a goal near the end of the game at the 85-minute mark.
Senegal showed they mean business by beating Mauritania in a big way at home in Diamniadio. The win was so strong that it secured their spot in the World Cup. The team looked powerful and confident as they dominated the game from start to finish. This victory proves Senegal is ready to compete at the highest level & sends a clear message to their future opponents.
Senegal struggled to score early in the game despite having good chances. Things changed when Sadio Mané scored a beautiful free kick right before halftime. The shot went past the goalkeeper Abderrahmane Sarr into the net. Soon after the second half started Mané scored again. This time he kept his cool and put the ball in from close to the goal. The former Liverpool star showed his class with both goals.
Senegal played really well and won the game easily. Iliman Ndiaye scored an amazing goal by himself and then Habib Diallo made it even better with another goal at the end. This win put Senegal at the top of Group B and they showed why they were so good at the World Cup in 2022. They proved once again that they are a strong team in African football & will go to the next World Cup.
Côte d’Ivoire Ease Past Kenya 3–0 to Join Qualifiers List
Ivory Coast found the net three times during the match. Kessie opened the scoring in the 8th minute. Later Diomande added a second goal in the 54th minute. Diallo finished things off with a third goal in the 85th minute of the game.
The Ivory Coast national team won their World Cup qualifier match at home in Abidjan. They played really well and kept up their strong record of winning all their home games. The team looked confident & in control throughout the match. The home crowd was happy to see their team perform so well in this important game. This win helped them secure their spot in the World Cup tournament.
Ivory Coast played a great game of soccer today. They scored first when Franck Kessié worked well with Amad Diallo to put the ball in the net. After halftime young talent Yan Diomandé made it 2-0 with a nice shot. Near the end of the match Diallo scored another goal to make it 3-0. The team looked strong and was better than their opponents during the whole game. The fans were happy to see their team win so clearly.
The Ivory Coast national team is doing very well lately. They won the Africa Cup of Nations last year and now they made it to the World Cup again. Their coach Emerse Faé has helped the team reach the World Cup for the fourth time in the last five tournaments. The team keeps getting better & shows no signs of slowing down. This success proves they are one of Africa’s top soccer nations.
Congo DR Squeezes Past Sudan 1–0 in Tight Contest
Theo Bongonda scored for DR Congo in the 29th minute of the match. The forward found the back of the net to give his team the lead just before the half-hour mark.
Congo DR kept their World Cup dreams alive by beating Mauritania 1-0 in Kinshasa. Theo Bongonda scored the only goal in the first half. The win was important but not enough for direct World Cup entry because Senegal also won their game. Still coach Sébastien Desabre and his team have another chance. They will play in Africa’s special playoff games to try to make it to the World Cup finals. The Leopards showed good form at home and their fans were happy with the result. Now they must prepare well for the upcoming playoff matches.
Gabon Shuts Out Burundi 2–0 in Confident Home Performance
Gabon managed to find the back of the net twice in the final minutes of the game. First Meyo scored in the 86th minute to break the deadlock. Then Lemina added a second goal during stoppage time in the 91st minute to seal the victory for Gabon.
Gabon secured an important victory against Burundi in Franceville thanks to two goals near the end of the match. Bryan Meyo & Mario Lemina scored these crucial goals that helped their team win. This success meant Gabon earned a place in the Play-Off Tournament. The team worked hard throughout their campaign and even though they didn’t qualify directly they kept pushing until the end. Their effort finally paid off with this win that boosted team spirit.
Round-Up: Surprises, Goals, and Final Scores From Across Africa
Morocco who had already secured their spot in the tournament, ended their qualifying matches by beating Congo 1-0 at home. The winning goal came from Youssef En-Nesyri in the second half of the game.
Mohamed Amoura saved Algeria from losing to Uganda by scoring two penalty kicks in extra time at Boukhalfa stadium. In another game at Bir El Djir Geny Catamo scored early to help Mozambique beat Somalia 1-0.
Which teams qualified alongside Bafana Bafana for the World Cup?
Senegal & Côte d’Ivoire also qualified for the World Cup.
