A quick summary of action around the CAF group phase on MON 04-TUE 05 SEP 2017.

• Cameroon 01-01 Nigeria: Vincent ABOUBAKAR scored a equaliser from the penalty spot fifteen minutes from time, cancelling out Moses SIMON’s first half goal. But the Indomitable Lions could not find the winner that they needed to remain alive in Group B; they will miss out on Russia after having qualified for six of the last seven Men’s World Cups.
• South Africa 01-02 Cabo Verde: The Blue Sharks entered the week bottom of Group D with zero points and zero goals scored, but they now find themselves level with Burkina Faso atop the group. Garry RODRIGUES scored both of the Cape Verde Is’ goals.
• Congo DR 02-02 Tunisia: The match pivoted on a two minute stretch in the second half. Congo DR led 2-0, but an own goal followed by a one time effort by Anice BADRI levelled proceedings. The Carthage Eagles maintain their three point lead in Group A.
• Côte d’Ivoire 01-02 Gabon: A ten man Panthers squad stole the three points in Bouaké. Axel MÉYÉ and Mario LEMINA put the visitors ahead 2-0 by halftime, only to see Lloyd PALUN sent off just before the interval. Maxwell CORNET pulled one back for the Elephants, but no equaliser could be found. Despite the setback, the Ivoirians remain one point clear of Morocco for the Group C lead.
• Egypt 01-00 Uganda: The Pharaohs reclaim top spot in Group E on an early goal from Mohamed SALAH.
• Eliminated this matchday: Algeria, Cameroon, Congo, Guinea, Libya