Africa WCQ: South Africa Stun Ghana, Liberia, Cote d'Ivoire Secure Important Win

Written By Omolagba Oluwayemi

Bongokuhle Hlongwane late strike for South Africa in Soweto struck a major blow to Ghana’s hopes of returning to the World Cup.

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Somewhat a kindof lucky goal it was for South Africa, but Bafana Bafana were worthy winners over a toothless Black Stars outfit after being the more proactive and dangerous team in attack in the match played at FNB Stadium in Soweto on Monday.

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The result sees SA top Group G with four points, while Ghana remain on three. Zimbabwe and Ethiopia – who meet in Bahir Dar on Tuesday – are on one and zero points respectively.

Like South Africa, Liberia also left it late against Central Africa Republic to move second in Group C.

Kpah Sherman scored the lone goal for the Liberians with just four minutes left on the clock.

Liberia raised their tally to 3 points compared to Central African Republic lone point. Cape Verde takes on Nigeria in Mnidelo on Tuesday.

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Sebastien Haller scored twice in the opening half, as hosts Cote d’Ivoire defeated Cameroon 2-1 at Lassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Monday night.

The FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022 qualifiers Group D “Clash of Titans” was up to expectations, and saw Les Elephants taking a two goal lead at halftime, with Nicolas Ngamaleu pulling one back for The Indomitable Lions in the second half.

Cote d’Ivoire raised their tally to four points on top of the group, one more than second placed Cameroon. Malawi takes on Mozambique in the group’s other game on Tuesday.

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Omolagba Oluwayemi

I’m Oluwayemi, a sports analyst, writer and a passionate football follower. I started writing while I was in High School although not sports related but I became a professional sports analyst and writer in the year 2019. My passion for football led me into talking sports. I love writing articles as well and I love reporting events the way they unfold without mincing words for the fear of anyone.

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