Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying marketing campaign continued on Tuesday with massive wins for Kenya and Namibia, and a significant upset as Niger defeated Tanzania away from residence.
With Morocco and Tunisia already certified, the battle for the remaining computerized slots and 4 play-off spots intensified throughout a number of teams.
A number of group leaders weren’t in motion, giving chasing groups the possibility to shut the hole or solidify second place.
In Nairobi, Kenya recorded their largest win of the qualifiers with a 5-0 victory over Seychelles.
Ryan Ogam opened the scoring inside seven minutes. Charles Sichenje added a second from a set piece within the thirty fifth minute.
Ogam struck once more three minutes later. Michael Olunga transformed a penalty in first-half stoppage time to make it 4-0 on the break.
Olunga added a fifth within the 67th minute to finish a dominant show.
Kenya now have 9 factors from eight matches. They path leaders Côte d’Ivoire (19) and second-placed Gabon (18), however stay in rivalry.
Seychelles stay winless. Kenya’s clear sheet and medical ending will increase their confidence forward of a tricky remaining window in March.
In Dar es Salaam, Niger pulled off the upset of the day with a 1-0 win over Tanzania.
Issa Sosah scored the winner within the 58th minute, ending a low cross on the close to put up.
Niger held agency beneath late strain to seal the win and transfer to 9 factors from six matches.
They now sit one level behind Tanzania, who stay on 10 and face a more durable path to a play-off spot.
Rwanda additionally claimed a key away win, beating Zimbabwe 1-0 in Harare to maintain strain on second-placed Benin.
Gil Mugisha scored 5 minutes earlier than half-time, changing after a swift counter-attack.
Rwanda defended properly within the second half, with goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari key in managing late aerial threats.
The win lifts Rwanda to 11 factors, degree with Benin however behind on aim distinction. They’re one level forward of Nigeria.
Group leaders South Africa stay on 16 factors. Zimbabwe keep backside with 4 factors regardless of dominating the second half.
In Freetown, Sierra Leone defeated Ethiopia 2-0 to maintain their hopes alive in Group A.
Musa Noah Kamara opened the scoring within the thirty seventh minute, changing Saidu Tarawallie’s cross.
Alhassan Koroma added a second in stoppage time to seal the win.
Sierra Leone now have 12 factors, two behind Burkina Faso and 7 behind leaders Egypt.
Ethiopia stay on six factors and face a troublesome path to qualification.
Sierra Leone haven’t conceded of their final three matches and can depend on that defensive stability within the remaining spherical.
In Windhoek, Peter Shalulile scored a hat-trick to information Namibia to a 3-0 win over São Tomé and Príncipe.
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The Mamelodi Sundowns striker opened the scoring within the forty first minute, added a second halfway by way of the second half, and accomplished his treble within the 71st minute.
Namibia are second in Group H on 12 factors, behind Tunisia who’ve already certified.
They lead Liberia (11), Equatorial Guinea (10), and Malawi (9) within the play-off race.
São Tomé stay with no level. Namibia’s sturdy end and stable defence go away them properly positioned for a remaining push.
