After the heartbreak of missing Qatar, the Pharaohs secure their place in style with a dominant 3-0 win, while Ghana storms closer and Cabo Verde’s dramatic draw keeps hopes alive.
In a commanding performance that erases the sting of their 2022 World Cup qualifying heartbreak, Egypt’s national team has officially secured its spot in the 2026 global tournament. The Pharaohs punched their ticket with a game to spare, delivering a decisive 3-0 victory over Djibouti in Casablanca.
The Egyptian squad left no doubt about their intentions, striking early when Ibrahim Adel soared, unmarked, to head home a perfectly lofted cross from “Zizo.” The momentum continued to build as superstar Mohamed Salah doubled the lead, expertly latching onto a through ball and firing it into the net.
Playing with a comfortable two-goal cushion, Egypt controlled the match and saved the best for last. In the closing minutes, Salah capped a brilliant night with an exquisitely taken volley, sealing the victory and sending the team to North America in 2026 in spectacular fashion.
Ghana on the Brink After Goal Fest
Elsewhere, Jordan Ayew was the standout star as Ghana moved to the verge of joining Egypt. The Black Stars delivered a thumping win, with Ayew at the heart of the action. After Mohammed Salisu opened the scoring, Ayew brilliantly set up Thomas Partey for the second goal before getting on the scoresheet himself with a sublime volley. The dominant performance puts Ghana firmly in the driver’s seat, needing only to avoid a final-day disaster to qualify.
Dramatic Draw for Cabo Verde
In a match filled with drama, Cabo Verde missed their chance to secure an immediate qualification but kept control of their group after a courageous 3-3 comeback draw with Libya. The result leaves Libya needing a miracle to advance, while Cabo Verde remains the favorite to top the section.
For other African nations, however, the dream is over. The hopes of Angola, Comoros, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, and Sierra Leone were extinguished in this round of qualifiers.
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