The previous week has supplied the soccer world with a deep perception into the rising powers in African soccer, with hitherto unknown nations similar to Equatorial Guinea and Cape Verde eclipsing among the continent's giants.
Cape Verde has already booked its place within the knockout levels of the championship, whereas Equatorial Guinea's passage is all however assured in a contest the place Ghana and Cameroon are prone to early elimination.
At present, Africa's finest gamers within the historical past of the FIFA World Cup, Morocco, will look to hitch the second spherical after they face the unpredictable Leopards of DR Congo. Each groups are wanting ahead to the knockout levels, so count on a fierce battle for possession and a combat for dominance. Morocco defeated Tanzania 3-0 within the opening match, whereas DR Congo drew 1-1 towards Zambia.
In the meantime, Zambia, hungry for pleasure, will tackle Tanzania, aiming to keep away from defeat. This match guarantees attacking aptitude and an opportunity for each groups to showcase their abilities on the continental stage.
The ultimate match of the weekend pits South Africa's Bafana Bafana towards their neighbours, Namibia's feisty Courageous Warriors.
South Africa misplaced their first match 2-0 to Mali, whereas the plucky Namibians defeated former champions Tunisia in one of many largest shocks of the championship. A win or a draw will see the Namibians advance to the second spherical, whereas South Africa should keep away from defeat to keep up their hopes of a spot within the second spherical.
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