AFRICA

ONLY group winners make it through in Africa, but DR Congo kept their hopes alive by beating Libya on Saturday. Tunisia can dash their hopes with a point next month.

ALEX IWOBI scored the only goal against Zambia to secure Nigeria’s sixth World Cup. Algeria, with the likes of Riyad Mahrez, and African champions Cameroon miss out.

MOROCCO, with Juve’s Medhi Benatia at the back, have defended their way into prime position. They face a straight shoot-out against giants Ivory Coast next month.

A GROUP thrown into chaos when FIFA called for a replay of South Africa’s 2-1 win over Senegal after the lifetime ban of the referee. Senegal have one of Africa’s strongest squads, but it is an open group.

MO SALAH’S penalty in the 95th minute earned a 2-1 win for Egypt yesterday and sealed their place at the World Cup. They had been pegged back to 1-1 by Congo in the 88th minute.