World Cup 2026 qualifying: Nigeria get first win, Salah nets for Egypt
Victor Osimhen inspired Nigeria’s first victory in the 2026 World Cup qualifying match, while Mohamed Salah helped strengthen Egypt’s bid to the finals.
Algeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast and South Africa all topped the list, with Morocco winning late wins on a busy day with 11 qualifiers across the continent.
Liverpool striker Salah calmly put Egypt against Ethiopia before putting Zizo’s provider in the lead before resting.
Pharaoh established a five-point lead in Group A midway through the campaign.
Meanwhile, Galatasaray forward Osimhen won both goals in Nigeria’s 2-0 victory in Rwanda, while the Super Hawks are now four points behind South Africa’s in C.
Bafana Bafana moved to the top 2-0 in overcoming the stubborn Lesotho, thanks to a second-half strike by Releebohile Mofokeng and Jayden Adams.
Next year, only nine champions have won a place.
After 10 games, he will be in the four best second place after the playoffs, and the winner has a chance to qualify through the Intercontinental Championship.
