Overview

• Egypt beat Djibouti 3-0 in Casablanca to clinch Group A with a game to spare and secure qualification.
• Mohamed Salah scored twice after Ibrahim Adel’s opener, taking his tally to nine in this campaign; some outlets credit him with the all‑time lead in African World Cup qualifying goals.
• Egypt are the third African team to qualify, joining Morocco and Tunisia, after an unbeaten run that left them with an unassailable points total.
• Ghana routed the Central African Republic 5-0 in Meknes and now need a draw at home to Comoros on Sunday to book their spot.
• Cape Verde drew 3-3 away to Libya and will clinch a first World Cup by defeating Eswatini in Praia, with Cameroon pursuing a playoff route if they finish second.