World Cup Qualifier: Kenya crush Seychelles as Niger stun Tanzania
Several African teams made significant strides in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign this week. Kenya secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Seychelles, while Niger upset Tanzania 1-0 away from home. Rwanda edged Zimbabwe 1-0, and Sierra Leone defeated Ethiopia 2-0. Namibia's Peter Shalulile scored a hat-trick in their 3-0 win against São Tomé and Príncipe. These results reshaped the standings in various groups, intensifying the competition for remaining automatic qualification spots and coveted play-off positions as teams strategize for the final qualification matches.
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