FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: African Teams Battle for Crucial Spots

The road to the FIFA World Cup heats up as African teams gear up for decisive qualification matches on Friday. With crucial points at stake, teams across different groups will be pushing for victory to enhance their chances of securing a spot in the global tournament.

Key Fixtures Across Groups

Group A

• Burkina Faso vs. Djibouti – 17:00

• Ethiopia vs. Egypt – 22:00 (High-stakes encounter as Egypt looks to assert dominance.)

Group B

• DR Congo vs. South Sudan – 17:00

Group C

• Nigeria vs. Rwanda – 17:00 (Super Eagles aim to bounce back in their qualification campaign.)

• South Africa vs. Lesotho – 17:00 (Bafana Bafana seeks to capitalize on home advantage.)

Group E

• Niger vs. Morocco – 22:30 (Morocco enters as strong favorites in this late-night showdown.)

Group F

• Burundi vs. Ivory Coast – 20:00

Group G

• Botswana vs. Algeria – 14:00

• Guinea vs. Somalia – 22:00

Group H

• Equatorial Guinea vs. Sao Tome and Principe – 14:00

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Group I

• Ghana vs. Chad – 20:00 (Black Stars aim to stay on course for World Cup qualification.)

With intense battles expected across the continent, fans will be eagerly watching to see which teams edge closer to securing a ticket to the FIFA World Cup said Samuel Isaiah, Sports writer.