Kenya scored in the 90th minute to earn a 2-2 draw with South Africa in Soweto as Matchday 3 of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA 2027 Qualifiers continued on Friday.
Nigeria beat Tanzania 3-1 to move second in Group L, while Gabon defeated Lesotho 2-0 and Libya recorded a 2-0 away win over Tunisia. Burkina Faso edged Mauritania 1-0 with a stoppage-time goal, and Cape Verde recorded their first victory of the qualifying campaign by beating Liberia 4-2.
Kenya deny South Africa late on
South Africa appeared set to claim all three points before Ryan Ogam equalised in the final minute to secure a point for Kenya.
The hosts moved ahead when Amos Wandala scored an own goal in the first half, but Kenya levelled after Michael Olunga converted a penalty.
South Africa restored their advantage through Relebohile Mofokeng, whose powerful volley found the roof of the net. However, Ogam struck in the 90th minute to prevent Bafana Bafana from winning in front of their home supporters.
Nigeria climb to second
Nigeria returned to winning form with a 3-1 success against Tanzania and moved into second place in Group L.
Alhassan Yusuf put the Super Eagles in front early on, but Alphonce Msangsa brought Tanzania level.
Tolu Arokodare restored Nigeria’s lead in the 52nd minute, shortly after the interval, before completing his brace eight minutes later. The result leaves Tanzania at the bottom of the group.
Bouanga double lifts Gabon
Denis Bouanga scored twice as Gabon beat Lesotho 2-0 to move level on points with Group A leaders Morocco.
The forward’s two goals secured three points for the Panthers and kept Gabon firmly in contention as they seek to improve their position in the group.
Libya move top after Tunisia win
Libya moved to the summit of Group H after securing an impressive 2-0 victory away to Tunisia.
Ali Yousef Al Musrati opened the scoring in the fourth minute, and Hamdou El Houni added a second in the 62nd minute. The win lifted Libya above Tunisia in the Group H standings.
Late Burkina Faso winner
Burkina Faso left it until stoppage time to beat Mauritania 1-0, with Elohim Kabore scoring the decisive goal.
The Stallions looked likely to settle for a draw before Kabore struck late to claim all three points. Burkina Faso are now level on points with Group F leaders Benin.
Cape Verde secure first win
Cape Verde revived their qualifying campaign with a 4-2 victory over Liberia.
Ayoni Santos gave the hosts the lead, but Franklin Nyenetue quickly restored parity. Dje Tavares put Cape Verde back in front before Dailon Livramento extended their advantage before half-time.
Derensili Fernandes completed the scoring in the 90th minute, securing Cape Verde’s first three points of the qualifiers.
