The FIFA World Cup Qualifiers’ Match Day 5 featured significant results. Sierra Leone won 3-1 over Guinea-Bissau to move second in Group A. Zimbabwe drew 2-2 with Benin in Group C, while Cape Verde secured a late victory against Mauritius in Group D. Namibia’s 1-0 win over Malawi put them second in Group H, complicating Malawi’s chances of qualification.
Match Day 5 of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on March 20 featured exciting matches that impacted the standings. Sierra Leone secured a 3-1 victory over Guinea-Bissau, moving to second in Group A, led by Egypt. Mustapha Bundu opened the scoring in the 19th minute, followed by a goal from Musa Kamara shortly after the hour mark. A response from Guinea-Bissau came from Tamble Monteiro, but Ibrahim Turay sealed the win for Sierra Leone in the final minutes.
In Group C, Zimbabwe came from behind to draw 2-2 with Benin. The match began unfavorably for Zimbabwe, with Benin’s Steve Mounie scoring early due to a goalkeeping error, and Dodo Dokou adding another before halftime. However, Zimbabwe responded, with Marshal Munetsi pulling one back just before the break, and Knowledge Musona equalizing after the restart, leaving Zimbabwe at the bottom of the group while Benin topped it.
Group D saw Cape Verde clinch a late 1-0 victory against Mauritius. Yahnnick Semedo’s strike in the 84th minute capitalized on a defensive error, enabling Cape Verde to secure three critical points and ascend to the top of the group ahead of Cameroon, who had dropped points previously.
Finally, Namibia achieved a vital 1-0 win against Malawi in Group H. Prins Tjiueza scored the only goal of the match in the 40th minute, ensuring Namibia’s third victory and moving them to second place, while Malawi’s defeat left them struggling in fifth place, complicating their qualification chances.
The latest matches in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers showcased significant developments across various groups. Sierra Leone’s victory bolstered their position in Group A, while Zimbabwe’s resilience earned them a crucial draw in Group C. Cape Verde’s late win distinguished them in Group D, and Namibia’s success further complicated Malawi’s qualification prospects in Group H. These results reflect the high stakes and intense competition of the qualifiers as teams vie for a spot in the World Cup.
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