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World Cup Qualifiers: Key Battles & Teams to Watch
Group C: Tight Race Heats Up
- Benin vs. South Africa: A crucial clash! South Africa (10 pts) leads, but Benin (8 pts) can leapfrog them with a win. South Africa’s recent form gives them a slight edge, but Benin’s home advantage could be decisive.
- Nigeria vs. Zimbabwe: Nigeria, with Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen, aims for dominance at home in Uyo. Expect an aggressive start from the Super Eagles as they push for qualification points.
Group A & B: Favourites Aim for Control
- Egypt vs. Sierra Leone: Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, are expected to extend their Group A lead against Mohamed Kallon led Sierra Leone side in Cairo.
- Senegal vs. Togo: Senegal, with Sadio Mane, are clear favorites at home in Dakar. Their squad depth should prove too much for Togo.
Teams to Watch: Underdogs & Rebound Attempts
- Comoros (Group J): The surprise package! Comoros leads their group and a win against Chad would significantly boost their historic World Cup qualification hopes.
- Ghana (Group I): Seeking redemption after AFCON disappointment, Ghana has brought in coach Winfried Schäfer. Their matches against Chad and Madagascar are vital for their World Cup ambitions.
| Time | Home Team | Recent Form | Away Team | Recent Form | Prediction (1X2) |
| 14:00 | Egypt | WLDDD | Sierra Leone | WLDDL | 1 (Home Win) |
| 14:00 | Sudan | DDWWD | South Sudan | LLWLW | 1 (Home Win) |
| 14:00 | Cameroon | DLWWD | Libya | DDWLL | 1 (Home Win) |
| 14:00 | Burundi | LLLLD | Seychelles | LLLDL | 1 (Home Win) |
| 11:00 | Rwanda | LWLWL | Lesotho | LWLLW | 1 (Home Win) |
| 11:00 | Angola | DLWDD | Cape Verde Islands | WLDLL | 1 (Home Win) |
| 11:00 | Uganda | LWWWL | Guinea | DWWLW | X (Draw) |
| 11:00 | Benin | DDDDL | South Africa | WWDWW | X (Draw) |
| 11:00 | Nigeria | WWDLD | Zimbabwe | DLDLL | 1 (Home Win) |
| 8:00 | Botswana | LDDWW | Somalia | DLLDL | 1 (Home Win) |
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