Match Day 5 of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers featured exciting games, with Zimbabwe drawing against Benin after a comeback, Namibia winning against Malawi, Sierra Leone climbing to second in Group A against Guinea-Bissau, and Cape Verde securing a late victory over Mauritius to lead Group D.
The FIFA World Cup Qualifiers witnessed several notable matches on Thursday, March 20. In the thrilling encounters, Zimbabwe managed to recover from a two-goal deficit against Benin, while Namibia achieved a significant away victory against Malawi.
In Group A, Sierra Leone climbed to second place following a decisive 3-1 win against Guinea-Bissau. Mustapha Bundu initiated the scoring in the 19th minute, and Musa Kamara extended the lead shortly after the hour mark. Despite Guinea-Bissau’s Tamble Monteiro narrowing the gap in the 68th minute, Sierra Leone secured their victory with a late goal from Ibrahim Turay.
In Group C, Zimbabwe displayed resilience as they came from behind to draw with Benin. Steve Mounie of Benin opened the scoring early due to a goalkeeping blunder, followed by Dodo Dokou’s second goal prior to halftime. However, Zimbabwe’s Marshal Munetsi reduced the deficit just before the break, and Knowledge Musona equalized after the interval, resulting in a shared point.
Cape Verde achieved a late victory over Mauritius in Group D. Yannick Semedo scored the winning goal in the 84th minute, ensuring valuable points for Cape Verde, who now lead the group ahead of Cameroon after their recent draw with Eswatini.
In Group H, Namibia secured a crucial win against Malawi, with Prins Tjiueza finding the net in the 40th minute, thanks to a set-up from Peter Shalulile. This victory reinforces Namibia’s position in the standings, moving them to second place, while Malawi struggles at the bottom.
The recent matches of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers highlighted the competitive nature of the tournament. Key results included Sierra Leone’s rise in Group A, Zimbabwe’s strong comeback in Group C, Cape Verde’s late win in Group D, and Namibia’s crucial victory in Group H. As teams vie for qualification, the intensity of the matches promises exciting developments ahead.
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