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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.
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Marli Salmon Set to Join Arsenal After Signing Pre-Contract
Arsenal drops news regarding their defender, Marli Salmon. The club revealed that the player has signed a pre-contract agreement to join the team when he turns 17 this August.
It can be noted that the player has been enrolled in training since he was 9 in 2019, and now we get to see his skills soon with the club.
After the news was announced, Marli shared his reaction to signing the contract “It is a very big moment for me, for my family as well. I’m very proud.”
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Gary Lineker Predicts Tight Premier League Title Race
Football legend Gary Lineker shares his thoughts on who will win the Premier League title this season.
It can be noted that the match that occurred on Sunday between Arsenal and Manchester City, with Arsenal losing, gives reason to take a closer look. Arsenal is getting close to losing out, especially with the tight scores against Man City.
Lineker shared that the title might end up being decided by just a goal difference.
“It (Premier League title) may be down to goal difference, and it is very, very close.”
He also shared that he still believes Arsenal has a chance if they really push.
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Alex Iwobi Suffers Injury in Brentford Clash
Nigerian player Alex Iwobi reportedly got injured in the match against Brentford that happened on Saturday.
He was then replaced in the match, and his manager, Marco Silva, expressed concern but has hopes that the player will be fine and will recover quickly for their matches this season.
Iwobi has given 4 goals and 3 assists for Fulham this season.
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