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Five African Nations Eye Historic First World Cup Qualification

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With history at their fingertips, a number of African nations are aiming high as the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers move into the last round. Although heavyweights like Tunisia and Morocco have guaranteed their spots, five nations are poised to qualify for the tournament for the first time, if certain conditions are met. Here’s a breakdown of their chances: Gabon – Group F Since they are only one point behind leaders Ivory Coast, who have 20 points, Gabon’s prospects are still alive. They can win both of their remaining games…

World Cup: Nigeria, others face elimination

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Nigeria’s ambitions are in shambles as African qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup heats up, with Egypt and Morocco getting closer to securing their tickets to the international showcase in the US, Mexico, and Canada. The competition among the nine African groups is getting fiercer with four rounds of games remaining, and a number of titans could lose out. Below is the state of play across all groups: Group A – Egypt in Command Standings: Egypt lead Burkina Faso by five points. Key Matches: Egypt vs Ethiopia; Burkina Faso vs…