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Nine African nations, including Ivory Coast and Senegal, have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after decisive final qualifiers.
Ivory Coast secured entry to the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a commanding 3-0 victory over Kenya in the final qualifier of Group F on Tuesday, cementing their place at the global tournament.
The Elephants, determined to finish their qualifying campaign on a high, started key personnel in this must-win clash, with Evann Guessand, Evan Ndicka, Amad Diallo, Nicolas Pepe, and Franck Kessie all featuring in the starting lineup.
From the first whistle, Kenya appeared out of sync, unable to cope with Ivory Coast’s high-tempo play. The deadlock was broken when Kessie expertly finished off a slick team move, giving the hosts the early advantage.
After halftime, Ivory Coast doubled their lead through a brilliant solo effort by Yan Diomande, leaving the Kenyans chasing shadows. The victory was sealed when Amad Diallo curled a low free-kick into the bottom corner, sending the Elephants through to the World Cup finals with a flourish.
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Meanwhile, Senegal confirmed their place in the 2026 World Cup after a resounding 4-0 triumph over Mauritania in Group B.
The Teranga Lions fielded a fearsome attacking line-up including Sadio Mane, Iliman Ndiaye, Ismaila Sarr, and Nicolas Jackson. Senegal struggled to break through initially, facing a resilient Mauritania side, but Mane’s timely strike on the stroke of halftime put the hosts ahead. He continued his fine form after the break with a second goal, setting the tone for the rest of the game.
Iliman Ndiaye added a third from a Jackson delivery, and Habib Diallo wrapped up the scoring late in the match, ensuring a dominant display and booking their spot in the finals.
Nigeria, Morocco, and Gabon also clinch crucial victories
In Group C, Nigeria edged closer to the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 demolition of Benin, led by Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick.
Despite the absence of Ademola Lookman due to suspension, the Super Eagles displayed their attacking prowess, with Osimhen opening the scoring within three minutes.
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He then doubled the lead from a Samuel Chukwueze assist and completed his hat-trick shortly after halftime. Frank Onyeka added the fourth late goal to cap a clinical performance, sending Nigeria to the play-offs with confidence.
Morocco, already guaranteed qualification, concluded Group E with a perfect record following a narrow 1-0 victory over Congo. Key players, including goalkeeper Bounou, Achraf Hakimi, Nayef Aguerd, and Brahim Diaz, were all in the starting lineup, with Youssef En-Nesyri providing the decisive strike off a Hakimi delivery. The win allowed the Atlas Lions to finish their campaign undefeated, cementing their status as one of Africa’s strongest sides.
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Gabon, finishing second in Group F, confirmed their play-off spot with a late 2-0 win over Burundi. Missing star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the Panthers relied on Bryan Meyo Ngoua and Mario Lemina to secure victory and a chance to challenge Nigeria for a World Cup berth.
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Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Cape Verde, Ghana, South Africa, Ivory Coast, and Senegal have officially booked their places, while Nigeria and Gabon will contest the play-offs to potentially join the continent’s contingent.