African Countries Close to 2026 World Cup Qualification; Nigeria Hopeful
Several African countries, including Ghana and Egypt, are close to qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Nigeria still hopeful. The CAF qualifying series for the World Cup has resumed, with one automatic slot left to fill from the nine allocated to African countries.
In Group E, Tunisia has an unassailable lead, yet to concede a qualifier. Group C remains open, with five countries, including Benin Republic and South Africa, still in contention.
Nigeria is tied with Benin Republic, while Rwanda and Lesotho are also in the running. Senegal leads Group B, with a battle expected to extend to the final day.
The competition is intense as countries vie for a spot in the prestigious tournament.
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