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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.
Brazilian footballer Raphinha speaks out in confidence against upcoming match with Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The footballer vowed to score against Argentina as they will be without their star player and captain, Lionel Messi.
When asked by the press if the team will beat Argentina, Raphinha confirms the team’s victory.
“We will beat them, no doubt. On and off the pitch, if we have to.”
“Are you going to try to score against Argentina?” Romário pressed further.
“Yes, with everything.”
Chelsea might have to hand over £5 million to Manchester United if they decide not to make Jadon Sancho’s move permanent this summer.
Sancho joined Chelsea on a season-long loan last summer, with an agreement that includes an obligation to buy him for £25 million. However, if Chelsea chooses to back out of the deal, a clause in the agreement states that they would still owe United £5 million, as reported by The Athletic.
Sancho started strong at Stamford Bridge, registering an assist in each of his first three league games. But his form has taken a sharp dip since then, managing just two goals and one assist in his last 20 league appearances.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is planning a summer shake-up, with four players, including Marcus Rashford, Antony, Tyrell Malacia, and Andre Onana, set to be sold.
Rashford, Antony, and Malacia were loaned out in January to Aston Villa, Real Betis, and PSV, respectively. Amorim is now reportedly ready to let them go permanently.
Andre Onana, who joined United from Inter Milan in 2023 after helping them reach the Champions League final, is also on the list. Despite being regarded as one of the best ball-playing goalkeepers, Onana has struggled at United and faced heavy criticism.
Reports suggest clubs in Saudi Arabia are interested in signing the 28-year-old goalkeeper.
Amorim is said to be eyeing replacements, with Royal Antwerp’s Senne Lammens and Lille’s Lucas Chevalier among the top targets. Both goalkeepers have also attracted interest from Manchester City as they prepare for life after Ederson.
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