Surprising Defeats and Dropped Points in World Cup Qualifiers

Ghana and South Africa lose to underdogs, while top contenders struggle in their matches.

Overview

Ghana and South Africa suffered surprising defeats in World Cup qualification, losing to Comoros and Rwanda respectively.
Top contenders Cameroon, Guinea, Senegal, and Zambia all dropped points in their respective matches.
Rwanda's victory over South Africa was their first in their last 11 home matches, taking them to the top of Group C.
Morocco, semi-finalists at the last World Cup, overcame Tanzania 2-0, scoring with a long-range effort from Hakim Ziyech and an own goal.
The next round of African qualifiers will be played in June, with the continent now turning its focus to January’s Cup of Nations finals in the Ivory Coast.