Kenya’s late comeback secured a draw against Gambia, while Gabon cruised to a 3-0 victory over Seychelles in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Libya and Angola drew, affecting their standings as the competition progresses.
The FIFA World Cup Qualifiers resumed on Thursday, March 20, showcasing competitive matches as teams vied for a chance to participate in next year’s tournament. Notably, Libya and Angola played to a draw, while Gabon enjoyed a decisive victory over Seychelles. Additionally, Kenya exhibited remarkable resilience, salvaging a draw after being three goals down in their match against Gambia, which marked coach Benni McCarthy’s debut.
In Group D, Libya maintained a lead against Angola following Muaid Ellafi’s goal in the 74th minute; however, Angola secured a vital equalizer from Fredy late in the match. This draw prevented Libya from moving above Cape Verde in the standings and left Angola in fourth place, trailing the leaders by three points.
In Group F, Gabon triumphed over Seychelles with a clear 3-0 win, highlighted by Denis Bouanga’s two goals and an early strike from Jim Allevinah. Gabon’s solid performance places them at the top of Group F, ahead of the reigning champions, Côte d’Ivoire, who are scheduled to compete against Burundi the following evening.
Meanwhile, the encounter between Gambia and Kenya evolved into an intense battle. Gambia dominated the game initially, with Musa Barrow scoring twice and Yankuba Minteh contributing another goal. Despite their strong position, they faced a spirited response from Kenya, which included Michael Olunga converting a penalty and Mohammed Bajaber scoring soon after. In a thrilling conclusion, William Wilson completed the comeback by netting the equalizer right at the end of the match, bringing Kenya’s points to six.
The latest FIFA World Cup Qualifiers highlighted thrilling matches, particularly the late draw achieved by Kenya against Gambia and Gabon’s commanding victory over Seychelles. Kenya’s ability to recover from a considerable deficit underlines their determination, while Gabon’s win establishes them as frontrunners in their group.
Original Source: www.cafonline.com
