Coups, coaches, and COVID: A review of Africa's World Cup qualifiers
We experienced a fascinating start to round two of Africa's World Cup qualifying campaign. ESPN reviews the big talking points.
2019 Season
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2019 Schedule
1-1-0, 1st in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
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Slimani scores 4 for Algeria; Morocco also wins in World Cup qualifiers
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Mahrez sends one to Slimani to put Algeria on top (0:23)
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Mexico levels late in friendly with 10-man Algeria
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Five big observations from Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
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Afcon qualifiers: Ghana beat Bafana; Algeria win
Thomas Partey's long-range shot gave Ghana the lead and 19-year-old debutant Mohammed Kudus added the second in a 2-0 home win over South Africa.
Toe Poke Daily: Algeria fans know how to party after winning AFCON
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Algeria clinch AFCON title with bizarre goal
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Belmadi ends years of turbulence to lead Algeria to Afcon final
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The football has been thrilling, so why hasn't Egypt embraced the Africa Cup of Nations?
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Nigeria exit Africa Cup of Nations due to a slow start and late inexperience
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Mahrez sends Algeria to final in stoppage time
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2022 WCQ Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +8 | 4 |
| Burkina Faso | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
| Niger | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Djibouti | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -10 | 0 |