Overview
- Algeria beat Botswana 3-1 in Tizi-Ouzou, with Baghdad Bounedjah scoring in the 72nd minute and at 90+6 after coming on in the 67th.
- Mohamed Amoura opened for Algeria in the 33rd, Botswana leveled through Tebogo Kopelang in the 43rd, and Mothusi Cooper hit the post before halftime.
- The win puts Vladimir Petkovic’s side four points clear of Mozambique, who visit Uganda on Friday in a game that could affect the gap.
- Tunisia defeated Liberia 3-0 in Radès through Hazem Mastouri (5'), Ferjani Sassi (66') and Elias Saad in stoppage time.
- Tunisia remain unbeaten without conceding in the group and hold a five-point lead before Namibia face Malawi, with three matchdays still to play.