Arabic version: نيجيريا ومصر والمغرب تحقق انتصارات في تصفيات كأس أمم أفريقيا

According to BBC News, Nigeria strengthened their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying hopes with a 3-1 home victory over co-hosts Tanzania. The Super Eagles are competing for Group L’s one available qualifying place after Tanzania had already secured a finals spot.

Alhassan Yusuf put Nigeria ahead in the second minute in Uyo after a pass from Ademola Lookman, but Alphonce Msanga equalised shortly after the half-hour. Tolu Arokodare, introduced at half-time, restored Nigeria’s lead in the 52nd minute from Wilfred Ndidi’s low ball before adding a second eight minutes later from Moses Usor’s cross. Eric Chelle’s side are one point behind Group L leaders Guinea-Bissau after three games.

Egypt won 5-0 against Malawi in Ali Maher’s first match in charge. Nasser Maher, Omar Marmoush and Mohamed Hany scored before the break, while captain Mohamed Salah added two late goals. Egypt are three points clear of Angola in Group B, with Angola due to play South Sudan on Saturday.

Morocco maintained an unbeaten start with a 5-1 victory over Niger in Casablanca. Achraf Hakimi scored twice, including a long-range strike and a free-kick, while goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved Youssouf Oumarou’s penalty. Tunisia, however, lost 2-0 at home to Libya and remain bottom of Group H. Kenya also ended South Africa’s perfect start by securing a 2-2 draw in Johannesburg through Ryan Ogam’s 90th-minute equaliser.