Egypt & Ghana win but Algeria stunned in World Cup qualifiers

Trezeguet scored twice as Egypt continued their 100% start in qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso, but Algeria were stunned at home by Guinea.

Meanwhile, Jordan Ayew netted an injury-time winner for Ghana, who came from behind to clinch a crucial 2-1 victory in Mali.

Elsewhere Senegal, with Sadio Mane absent through injury, were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in Diamniadio in what was Aliou Cisse’s 100th game in charge of the Teranga Lions.

There were also wins for Benin, Libya, Malawi and Sudan, while former Fulham assistant coach Luis Boa Morte began his spell in charge of Guinea-Bissau with a goalless draw at home against Ethiopia.

All the countries in action on Thursday face another game before the middle of next week, when African World Cup qualifying pauses until March next year.

Africa has a guaranteed nine places at the 2026 finals in Canada, Mexico and the United States, with all group winners booking a spot at the tournament.