African World Cup Qualification Review


Cape Verde were the undoubted stars of the final round of games, as they picked up possibly the biggest win in their history, claiming a 2-0 win in Tunisia that takes them to within two games of the World Cup.












Cape Verde were the undoubted stars of the final round of games, as they picked up possibly the biggest win in their history, claiming a 2-0 win in Tunisia that takes them to within two games of the World Cup.
With another round of fascinating, and most likely bewildering, round of African World Cup qualifiers on the horizon, we preview some of the key contests as the second round enters its final round of games. The Ivory Coast, Egypt and Algeria have already booked their spot in the final playoff round and whilst those nations can use their final fixture for experimental purposes – there are a handful of other nations sweating over the remaining seven slots.
No sooner were Cameroon’s World Cup qualification hopes given a rather fortuitous lifeline – their hopes of reaching Brazil were thrust back into serious jeopardy following FIFA’s decision to temporarily ban them from competing.
The conclusion of June’s double-header means there is now just one round of games left the second round of Africa qualification – Several sides booked their places in the third and final round during these games, however a handful of groups look set to go down to the wire.