The competition for a spot in the FIFA World Cup heats up as African teams gear up for key qualifiers across various groups this Friday.
In Group A, Burkina Faso will meet Djibouti at 17:00, followed by a pivotal clash between Ethiopia and Egypt at 22:00.
Group B sees DR Congo square off against South Sudan at 17:00 in another crucial match.
Meanwhile, Group C will feature Nigeria, who face Rwanda at 17:00, looking to secure vital points as they aim to revive their World Cup hopes. South Africa will also play at the same time, hosting Lesotho and seeking to make the most of their home advantage.
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In Group E, Morocco, the clear favorites, will face Niger in a late-night encounter at 22:30.
Group F’s action includes a 20:00 matchup between Burundi and Ivory Coast.
In Group G, Botswana will take on Algeria at 14:00, while Guinea will host Somalia at 22:00.
Equatorial Guinea will meet Sao Tome and Principe at 14:00 in Group H.
Finally, in Group I, Ghana will battle Chad at 20:00, as they look to maintain their momentum in the race for World Cup qualification.
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