{"id":16728,"date":"2026-11-13T09:45:57","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T09:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/13\/afcon-2027-qualifiers-senegal-cameroon-ivory-coast-record-impressive-wins-businessday-ng\/"},"modified":"2026-11-13T09:45:57","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T09:45:57","slug":"afcon-2027-qualifiers-senegal-cameroon-ivory-coast-record-impressive-wins-businessday-ng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/13\/afcon-2027-qualifiers-senegal-cameroon-ivory-coast-record-impressive-wins-businessday-ng\/","title":{"rendered":"AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Senegal, Cameroon, Ivory Coast record impressive wins – Businessday NG"},"content":{"rendered":"

Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon and Benin recorded important victories in matchday three of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers<\/a>, producing another evening of action across the continent.\n<\/p>\n

Senegal recovered from conceding a first-half equaliser to defeat Sudan 4-1 in their Group J encounter in Dakar, while C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire maintained their perfect start to the campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over The Gambia.\n<\/p>\n

Cameroon were comfortable 2-0 winners against Namibia in Douala, while Benin continued their impressive form with a 4-1 success against the Central African Republic in Abidjan.\n<\/p>\n

Read Also: AFCON 2027: Chelle confident of Super Eagles\u2019 victory against Tanzania<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

Senegal top of Group J<\/h3>\n

Senegal strengthened their position at the top of Group J with a 4-1 win over Sudan, moving to seven points from their opening three matches.<\/p>\n

The Teranga Lions are three points ahead of second-placed Mozambique, who have played one game fewer. Sudan remain on three points, while Ethiopia have yet to get off the mark.\n<\/p>\n

Nicolas Jackson gave Senegal the lead just past the half-hour mark, but Mohamed Abuaagla equalised for Sudan shortly before the break to leave the sides level at 1-1.\n<\/p>\n

Senegal showed their experience in the second half, as Boulaye Dia restored their advantage before Ibrahim Mbaye added a third to put the hosts firmly in control.\n<\/p>\n

Path\u00e9 Mboup completed the scoring with a late fourth goal, marking a memorable international debut by finding the net with his first touch.\n<\/p>\n

The result gives Senegal valuable momentum ahead of Monday\u2019s return fixture against Sudan, when they will have an opportunity to strengthen their position at the summit.<\/p>\n

Ivory Coast maintain perfect record<\/h3>\n

Ivory Coast made it three wins from three matches in Group C after holding off a determined Gambia side to claim a 2-1 victory in Bouak\u00e9.\n<\/p>\n

The Elephants moved to nine points and opened a three-point lead over The Gambia, who suffered their first defeat of the qualifying campaign.\n<\/p>\n

The hosts made a flying start, with Malick Yalcouy\u00e9 opening the scoring before Elye Wahi doubled their advantage midway through the first half.\n<\/p>\n

However, Gambia captain Musa Barrow pulled a goal back before half-time to give the visitors renewed hope of taking something from the contest.\n<\/p>\n

The result also offered encouragement to Ghana, who defeated Somalia 1-0 earlier on Thursday to register their first victory of the campaign after successive defeats.<\/p>\n

Ghana now have three points, keeping them within striking distance of second-placed The Gambia in the race for qualification.\n<\/p>\n

Cameroon overpower Namibia<\/h3>\n

Cameroon moved to the top of Group G with seven points from three matches after a convincing 2-0 home victory over Namibia.\n<\/p>\n

The Indomitable Lions took control early in Douala, with Saidou Alioum opening the scoring in the 16th minute when his effort took a deflection on its way into the net.\n<\/p>\n

Bil Nsongo doubled their advantage in the 29th minute with a clinical finish, leaving Namibia with a mountain to climb.\n<\/p>\n

The visitors struggled to create clear scoring opportunities against a well-organised Cameroon defence, and the hosts remained in control to complete a comfortable victory.<\/p>\n

Benin continue impressive run<\/h3>\n

Benin also strengthened their qualification hopes with an emphatic 4-1 victory over the Central African Republic in their Group F encounter in Abidjan.\n<\/p>\n

Aiyegun Tosin scored twice for the Cheetahs, while Hassane Imourane and Rodolfo Aloko were also on target as Benin secured their second victory in three qualifying matches.\n<\/p>\n

Imourane gave Benin an early lead before Louis Mafouta brought the Central African Republic level.\n<\/p>\n

Aloko restored Benin\u2019s advantage, and Tosin struck twice to put the result beyond doubt, completing an impressive attacking display from the West African side.\n<\/p>\n

Benin moved to seven points from three matches to take control of Group F, while the Central African Republic remain without a point after three successive defeats.<\/p>\n

The two teams meet again on Monday as Benin look to consolidate their position and take another significant step towards securing a place at the continental finals in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.<\/p>\n

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Head of Sports at BusinessDay Media, a seasoned Digital Content Producer, and FIFA\/CAF Accredited Journalist with over a decade of sports reporting.Has a deep understanding of the Nigerian and global sports landscape and skills in delivering comprehensive and insightful sports content.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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