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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria, South Africa, and Ghana Secure Big Wins
Here are the results from Match Day 5 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the African zone, played on Friday.
In Group C, Nigeria secured a 2-0 win over Rwanda in Kigali, thanks to two first-half goals from Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. The win moved Eric Chelle’s team to fourth place with six points. South Africa also defeated Lesotho 2-0 to take the top spot in the group.
In Group G, Algeria earned a 3-1 victory over Botswana, while Burundi lost 0-1 to Côte d’Ivoire. Ghana delivered a dominant performance, crushing Chad 5-0, and Guinea played to a goalless draw with Somalia.
Group H saw Equatorial Guinea claim a 2-0 win against São Tomé and Príncipe. In Group A, Burkina Faso thrashed Djibouti 4-1, while Egypt edged Ethiopia 1-0.
In Group B, DR Congo secured a narrow 1-0 win over South Sudan. In Group E, Morocco, the 2025 AFCON hosts, defeated Niger 2-1.
Nigerian player, Alex Iwobi has reportedly lost valuables worth £500,000 after his home was robbed.
It can be recalled that the footballer’s home was robbed while the player was there and he was held at a knife point by the robbers during this.
It was noted that they took his gadgets and other valuables worth that amount, £500,000.
Authorities have begun investigating the incident to track down suspects.
Nigerian footballer Victor Osimhen makes headline as he gets criticized for buying a 3 billion mansion in Lagos.
While some fans were in awe of the mansion and the money he makes from football, content creators reacted and shared their kind.
Some of the public shared how he should have invested the money rather than buying a mansion.
Many shared their thoughts on it being a waste. Some also advised that he sells it now.
Football legend, Paul Merson shares his claims that Arsenal will win the Premier League this season.
It can be noted that the club winning streak came to an end after their match against Manchester City, with the match ending in a 2-0 defeat.
He spoke on the match “Man City turned up in the second half of the Carabao Cup final and absolutely gave Arsenal a footballing lesson at the highest level.
“But watching that game and that second half, I don’t see Arsenal winning anything else but the Premier League.
“Man City are still in the FA Cup. Watching that game, you’d be shocked if Arsenal went back to Wembley and beat them.”
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