CDM 2026 (Q): Zimbabwe-Benin, South Africa-Lesotho, the 5th day program

The course for qualification for the 2026 World Cup intensified in Africa with the resumption of the playoffs this Monday, March 17. This fifth day promises to be crucial, while the teams compete in the first place of their group, synonymous with direct qualification.

For the first time, the African continent has nine guaranteed places for the tournament, with a possible tenth thanks to an intercontinental dam.

Hostilities will start in group E with Tanzania, third, which will receive a Congo in difficulty. Wednesday, March 19, several key meetings will take place, in particular Liberia – Tunisia in group H and Cameroon – Eswatini In group D. The Central African Republic will try to relaunch against Madagascar.

Thursday March 20 will be particularly busy with nine game games, including Zimbabwe – Benin And CAP-Vert-Mauritius. In the evening, Libya will face Angola, while Mali will travel to the Comoros.

The fifth day will end in apotheosis on Friday March 21 with 13 games, including Nigeria – Rwandaa capital duel for super eagles in search of their first victory. South Africa, it will try to win against Lesotho to take the head of group C.

Among the other posters to be monitored: Egypt – Ethiopia ,, Ivory Coast – Burundi And Senegal – Sudanan explosive meeting between the first two teams of group B.