Egypt surged to the top of Group B after a dominant 5-0 win over Malawi, which provided new coach Ali Maher with a winning debut. In Group H, Tunisia's campaign unraveled further as a 2-0 defeat to Libya in Sfax left them sitting on just two points midway through the group stage. The result heaps severe pressure on coach Mouin Chaabani, whose squad now risks snapping a remarkable streak of 17 consecutive tournament appearances. Across other groups, Morocco maintained a flawless record by dispatching Niger 5-1, while Nigeria bounced back from a prior defeat to overcome Tanzania 3-1.
Key points
Egypt secured the top spot in Group B to deliver a successful first match in charge for n…: Egypt secured the top spot in Group B to deliver a successful first match in charge for new coach Ali Maher.
Tunisia faces the danger of missing the tournament finals after collecting only two point…: Tunisia faces the danger of missing the tournament finals after collecting only two points by the group stage's halfway mark.
Former tournament champions South Africa and Zambia both dropped qualifying points after…: Former tournament champions South Africa and Zambia both dropped qualifying points after being held to home draws.
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CAPE TOWN, Nov 13 : Tunisia’s dismal run continued with a 2-0 home defeat by Libya in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday, while Mohamed Salah became Egypt’s record scorer in their 5-0 rout of Malawi.
There were key wins for Cape Verde and Nigeria, who had made disappointing starts to the 2027 qualifying campaign, but there were also frustrating home draws for past winners South Africa and Zambia.
Salah scored twice late on to take his international tally to 70 and surpass former captain Hossam Hassan’s record. New coach Ali Maher began his tenure with a comprehensive victory in Cairo that put Egypt top of Group B.
Tunisia were the only one of Africa’s 10 teams at this year's World Cup to exit following the group stage, and they fired coach Sabri Lamouchi after their opening defeat.
Their woes continued against neighbours Libya on Friday as they lost 2-0 in Sfax to a penalty from Ali Youssef on the stroke of halftime and a 62nd minute effort from Hamdou El Houni.
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