Overview
- Senegal defeated Botswana 3-0 in Tangier, with Nicolas Jackson scoring twice and Cherif Ndiaye adding a late goal.
- Nigeria opened Group C with a 2-1 win over Tanzania in Fes thanks to goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman.
- VAR ruled out a Victor Osimhen finish for offside in Nigeria’s match, and the striker was visibly unhappy when substituted late on.
- Tunisia beat Uganda 3-1 in Rabat as Elias Achouri netted a brace after Ellyes Skhiri’s early header.
- DR Congo joined Senegal on three points in Group D by beating Benin 1-0, with Theo Bongonda scoring the winner, and Nigeria face Tunisia in Fes on Saturday.