A quick summary of action around the CAF second group phase on the weekend of SAT 10-SUN 11 OCT 2009.
» Zambia 00-01 Egypt: Hosny ABD RABOU was the hero for the Pharaohs as he placed a powerful strike in the top corner of the goal. Egypt host Algeria next month needing a three goal win to qualify. If Egypt win by two goals, a playoff will be needed to decide the Group C title.
» Malawi 01-01 Côte d’Ivoire: With the home side playing only for a place in the African Nations Cup, Jacob NGWIRA gave them the lead in the second half. But the Elephants’ Didier DROGBA equalised four minutes later, and the draw meant that Côte d’Ivoire are bound for South Africa as Group E winners.
» Cameroon 03-00 Togo: After a slow start in Group A, the Indomitable Lions have now won three straight.
» Gabon 03-01 Morocco: The Black Panthers kept pace with a hard fought win over Morocco. To qualify, Gabon must hope for Cameroon to slip up in Morocco next month.
» Nigeria 01-00 Mozambique: As the match remained goalless, it appeared that Tunisia’s win over Kenya would make them the champions of Group B. But deep in stoppage time, a save from João KAPANGO rebounded straight to Victor OBINNA, who scored the goal that kept the Super Eagles alive. Nonetheless, Tunisia qualify if they defeat Mozambique next month.
¤ Qualified this matchday: Côte d’Ivoire
× Eliminated this matchday: Burkina Faso, Kenya, Morocco, Mozambique, Togo, Zambia