A quick summary of action around the CAF group phase on SAT 23-TUE 26 MAR 2013.

• Congo 01-00 Gabon: The home side made it three wins in three matches to maintain their lead in Group E. Christopher SAMBA was the goalscorer.
• Tunisia 02-01 Sierra Leone: The Carthage Eagles also remain perfect in Group B as Wahbi KHAZRI scored the late winner.
• South Africa 02-00 Central African Rep: An astounding strike from distance by Thabo MATLABA led Bafana Bafana to their first win in Group A, though they still trail Ethiopia by two points.
• Tanzania 03-01 Morocco: A brace by Mbwana SAMATA led the Taifa Stars to within a point of Group C leaders Côte d’Ivoire.
• Lesotho 01-01 Zambia: Zambia missed an opportunity to remain perfect in Group D. Chipolopolo goalkeeper Kennedy MWEENE was sent off early in the second half, but Zambia still took the lead on a Collins MBESUMA goal. Litsepe MARABE, though, earned a point for the home side with a goal from distance in the 89th.
• Liberia 02-00 Uganda: The Lone Stars leaped into second place in Group J on goals from Patrick WLEH and Anthony LAFFOR.
• Algeria 03-01 Benin: Erstwhile Group H leaders Benin fell to third place as the Fennec Foxes earned a comfortable win.