2021 AFCON: Comoros Qualifies For First Time

History was made on Thurday afternoon as Comoros qualified for the 2021 African Cup Of Nations at the expense of the Hawks of Togo and Harambe Stars of Kenya.

Comoros started the qualifier on impressive note in a group that consists the most successful country in the competition, Egypt.

They lead the group and played host to Togo needing just a point to secure a place in Cameroon.

Despite efforts from the away side, Comoros were able to hold its own and played out a 0-0 draw, which was enough to earn them a spot in the competition for the first time in its history.

Meanwhile, the Pharaohs of Egypt also qualified for the competition after they held hosts Kenya to a 1-1 draw in  Nairobi.

Comoros led the group with 9 points while 6-time African champions Egypt is placed second as they prepare for the match day 6 of the qualifiers.

Action continues in the 2021 African Cup Of Nations qualifiers across the continent and countries continued to book their place in the biennial competition.

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