By Vincent Obi
Cairo – The closing fixtures of Friday’s Match Day 3 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers saw some interesting movements in Groups C, E and F where the race to the global showpiece gained exciting momentum.
A north versus south encounter between Morocco and Zambia saw the north African giants edge Chipolopolo 2-1 in Agadir to retain their Group E lead; while reigning African champions, Cote d’Ivoire managed a narrow 1-0 victory over Gabon in Group F.
It was an evenly balanced encounter in Uyo where the Super Eagles came from behind to salvage a point against South Africa as Group C remains wide open.
CAFOnline summarises Friday’s matches.
Nigeria 1 – 1 South Africa – Group C
Angola 1-0 Eswatini – Group D
Morocco 2 – 1 Zambia – Group E
Cote d’Ivoire 1 – 0 Gabon – Group F
Uganda 1 – 0 Botswana – Group G
Madagascar 2 – 1 Comoros – Group I.
