defeat of Nigeria, Algeria avoids the lure… surprises in Africa

Nonetheless no victory for Nigeria following its defeat towards Benin on Monday (2-1). Algeria averted the worst towards Uganda (2-1) whereas Egypt snatched a attract Guinea-Bissau (1-1), throughout the 4th day of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in Africa .

Purple alert for the Tremendous Eagles. With solely three factors following 4 days, Nigeria sees its probabilities of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup diminished following a setback towards Benin (2-1). A worrying defeat for the CAN 2024 finalist who has drawn three matches beforehand. The Tremendous Eagles are in fifth place in Group C, far behind Benin who sit on the prime of the group with 7 factors. Alex Iwobi or Ademola Lookman have been unable to weigh on the Nigerian assault, punished by Jodel Dossou (thirty seventh) and Steve Mounié (forty fifth + 3). The following match towards Rwanda in March 2025 will already be decisive.

The state of affairs is completely different for Egypt and Algeria, respective leaders of teams A and G. The 2 strongholds of African soccer nonetheless skilled completely different destinies throughout this 4th day of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Whereas the Pharaons fought to acquire the draw because of a aim from Mohammed Salah (seventieth), the Fennecs managed to flee the Ugandan lure. Houssem Aouar (forty sixth) and Saïd Benrahma (58th) to answer Travis Mutyaba (tenth). Algeria maintains the pinnacle of its group with 9 pts forward of Botswana, Guinea, Mozambique and Uganda who’ve 6 pts every.

Egypt stays undefeated with 10 models to take care of its lead over its opponent of the day (6 pts for Guinea-Bissau). The qualifiers proceed this night with Ghana who will purpose for victory towards the Central African Republic to relaunch themselves in Group I, but in addition Burkina Faso and Guinea who might regain second place of their group.