CDM 2026 (Q): Mozambique takes on Somalia, Lesotho takes the lead in group C

CDM 2026 (Q): Mozambique offers Somalia, Lesotho takes the head of group C

ByThe Mwebantu Team

Mozambique joined Algeria and Guinea at the top of the Goule G after its victory against Somalia (2-1) this Friday, in the 3rd day of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. In Pool C, Lesotho took the lead after its victory against Zimbabwe (2-0).

The third day of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers continues this Friday, with several matches played across the continent. At the Maputo stadium in Angola, Mozambique received Somalia. A decisive meeting for the two training courses, looking for points in group G.

And on arrival, it was the Mambas who pulled out of the game. The Mozambicans have indeed imposed themselves on the score of 2-1. A victory that allows the Mozambique team to go back to third place, tied with Guinea and Algeria, at the top of the hen.

Kenya and Burundi back to back

In the other match of this day, Kenya and Burundi failed to decide in in group F. The two teams left on a parity score (1-1) at the end of the 90 minutes of play.

A result that could benefit from Côte d’Ivoire, leader in the ranking, which would confirm its advantage in the event of victory against Gabon, this evening. Also note the beautiful operation of Lesotho which takes the lead of group C after its victory against Zimbabwe (2-0).

The Likuena are now first with 5 points, ahead of Rwanda and Benin, respectively second and third with 4 points each. Fourth and fifth in the standings, Nigeria and South Africa clash this evening.

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