South Africa secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Uganda in a Group K encounter, capping off their qualifying campaign in style. Both teams had already guaranteed their spots at the Africa Cup of Nations after Congo-Brazzaville’s defeat on Wednesday ensured their progression. With this win, South Africa further solidified their status as strong contenders heading into the tournament in Morocco.
Meanwhile, the race for the remaining six spots in the 24-team finals is heating up. In Group A, Comoros could seal their place in AFCON with a victory against The Gambia in their away fixture later today. The island nation, aiming for a historic qualification, will be closely watched when the match kicks off at 19:00 GMT. At the same time, Ghana faces a must-win scenario in their Group E clash against Angola. Anything less than three points would jeopardize the Black Stars’ chances of advancing to the finals.
Saturday’s action includes two Group H matches. Ethiopia hosts Tanzania at 16:00 GMT, followed by Guinea’s home game against already-qualified DR Congo at 19:00 GMT. The stakes are particularly high for Guinea, who will secure a ticket to the finals if they defeat DR Congo and Tanzania fail to win. With so much on the line, the day promises intense drama as teams battle to keep their AFCON dreams alive.
