A quick summary of action around the CAF group phase on THU 31 AUG-SAT 02 SEP 2017.

• Uganda 01-00 Egypt: The Cranes defeated Egypt for the first time in more than fifty years, but the result was not without controversy. Mahmoud KAHRABA scored first for the Pharaohs, only to see the offside flag go up – despite replay evidence suggesting that Kahraba was onside. The only goal that counted was scored by Uganda’s Emmanuel OKWI early in the second half. The result puts Uganda one point in front of Egypt in Group E, though the teams play again in Borg El Arab on Tuesday.
• Nigeria 04-00 Cameroon: John Obi MIKEL logged a goal and an assist as the Super Eagles took a commanding lead in Group B.
• Cabo Verde 02-01 South Africa: Two goals from Nuno ROCHA were good for the Cape Verde Is’ first win in Group D.
• Tunisia 02-01 Congo DR: The Carthage Eagles take sole possession of first place in Group A on goals by Yassine MERIAH and Ghailene CHAALALI.
• Gabon 00-03 Côte d’Ivoire: Seydou DOUMBIA scored twice late in the second half to seal the win for the Elephants, who still have Morocco looming two points behind them in Group C.