A quick summary of action around the CAF second round on the weekend of FRI 05-SUN 07 SEP 2008.
» Libya 01-00 Ghana: Ghana’s Michael ESSIEN had to exit due to injury, and with just minutes left, Ahmed SAAD scored for the home side. Libya now have the Group 5 lead; a draw next month against Gabon will send the Greens through to the next phase.
» Cape Verde Is 01-02 Cameroon: Claudio AGUIAR put the Cape Verde Is ahead late in the first half, but Achille EMANA and Alain NKONG, both entering off the bench, scored in the second half. With the win, the Indomitable Lions have won Group 1, though the Cape Verde Is still have a chance to advance as one of the top eight second placed teams.
» Burkina Faso 00-00 Tunisia: The Stallions hit the first bump in their qualifying campaign, managing only a goalless draw against Tunisia. Both teams are almost certain of making the third round, with Burkina Faso having the advantage in Group 9.
» Mozambique 01-01 Côte d’Ivoire: Group 7 is one of the tightest groups in CAF, and this match demonstrated why. Bakary KONE scored for the Elephants early in the second half, but only four minutes later, Mozambique’s MIRO equalised. Côte d’Ivoire are in front, Madagascar three points back, and Mozambique and Botswana both trail by four points.
» Congo 01-00 Mali: Wilfried ENDZANGA was the Congo’s hero: his goal in the 87th minute pushed them into a tie for first place in Group 10.
» Congo DR 00-01 Egypt: The Pharaohs secured their place in the next round, defeating Congo DR on a Mohamed ABOUTRIKA goal. Egypt are assured of being one of the top eight wild cards even if they finish second in Group 12, whilst the winner of next month’s crucial Congo DR-Malawi match could also advance.
» Benin 03-02 Angola: Razak OMOTOYOSSI found net twice for the Squirrels, who have now clinched first place in Group 3 and a spot in the final round.