WCQ Wrap-up: Cape Verde edge Liberia as CAR stun Nigeria

WCQ Wrap-up: Cape Verde edge Liberia as CAR stun Nigeria

The Lone Star of Liberia suffered a 2-1 defeat to Cape Verde at the Accra Sports Stadium in Ghana, denting their hopes further to reach the World Cup in Qatar 2022.

 
Liberia took the lead in their Group C tie just before the breakthrough Van-Dave Harmon’s well-taken striker given his side a first-half lead. 
 
In the second half, the white-shirted Blue Sharks rallied from behind to score twice from two substitutes, including an injury-time screamer from Garry Rodrigues. 
 
Jamiro Meitero had levelled the scoreline in the 52nd minute before Garry Rodrigues last-gasp winner to stunned the West Africans. 
 
As a result, Liberia is sitting bottom of the group with three points from their last three games. 
 
Elsewhere, Super Eagles were stunned after substitute Karl Namnganda scored a dramatic 90th-minute goal as Central African Republic registered their first group win as they bid to reach Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. 
 
Namnganda came off the bench in Lagos to make only his second appearance for his country after being substituted when he debuted against Liberia last month. 
 
He silenced Nigerian supporters by winning a sprint down the middle of the pitch against two defenders and firing a low shot past goalkeeper Francis Uzoho. 
 
Nigeria, however, still leading the group after winning their first two matches. 
 
Cape Verde host Liberia on Sunday while Nigeria takes on the Central African Republic in the group next matches. 
 
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Thursday's Qatar Africa's World Cup qualifying results
Morocco top Group I after thrashing Guinea Bissau

Morocco top Group I after thrashing Guinea Bissau

Morocco proved too strong for Guinea-Bissau in their matchday three of FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022 qualifiers group I, thrashing Guinea Bissau 5-0 at Moulay Prince Abdellah in Rabat.

As a result, the Atlas Lions leading the group with six points from two games, two more than second-placed Guinea and Guinea Bissau, while Sudan trails the group on one point.

The North African giant dominated the game from the start as they registered five goals to give Coach Vahid Halilhodžić an astounding win.

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi put Morocco ahead at the half-hour mark, making use of a defensive error.

And right before the break, it became 2-0 when Imrane Louza scored from the spot to double the Moroccans’ lead.

In the second half, the Atlas Lions continued dominating, and four minutes after halftime Ilias Chair added the third goal past Guinea Bissau goalkeeper Jonas Mendes with a superb strike.

Just after the hour mark, it became 4-0. Striker Ayoub El Kaabi scored with a beautiful acrobatic kick from a close range to sign a usual beauty from the former Wydad forward.

With eight minutes remaining, Munir El Haddadi put the icing on the cake scoring Atlas Lions’ fifth of the night as Morocco ended the game in style.

Both sides will lock horns again next Sunday in Casablanca before Morocco taking on Guinea on Tuesday.

Elsewhere, Sudan came from behind to draw parity against Guinea’s Syli Nationale with a decent goal through Saif Eldin Terry in the 72nd minute at the Grand Stade in Marrakech, Morocco.

Sudan earned their first Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers Group I point with a 1-1 draw against Guinea.

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South Sudan Bright Stars left it late as they grabbed a last-gasp equaliser against Sierra Leone in Wednesday friendly international at the Stade El Abdi in Morocco.

Their goal came from a free-kick near the 18 yards as Musa Asad sent in a fine cross that met Loki Emmanuel, who converted a header in the 93rd minute for the leveller.

Wycombe Wanderers attacker gave Sierra Leone the lead with his first international goal after a good display.

Kaikai’s took his goal well assisted by Queens Park Rangers left-back Osman Kakay.

South Sudan enjoyed a better ball possession in the first half, but that counted for nothing after Queens Park Rangers right-back Osman Kakay through pass for Sullay Kaikai, who waved his way in before slot a fine left-footed shot in the 41st minute.

Alhassan Koroma was subbed off due to a knock and was replaced with FC Kallon Saidu Fofanah in the 19th minute.

The West Africans were brilliant for most of the game and could have doubled their when scorer Sullay Kaikai cross in that was headed over the crossbar by Kwame Quee.

The Bright Stars of South Sudan never relents until dying minute into added time to find their leveller.

Next up for Sierra Leone is the Gambia on 9th October and Morocco on 12th October, both being played in Casablanca.

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Jabbie, 28, who recently played with Sierra Leone Premier League side East End Lions after penned a short-term deal, will continue his career with one of the most popular clubs in Iraq.

Although the club did not mention any details of the contract, the midfielder arrived yesterday evening in Basra to strengthen the ranks of the Sailors.

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Jabbie was recently part of the Sierra Leone 0-0 draw against Ethiopia at the Bahir Dar International Stadium on August 26. 

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Coach John Keister has been handed an opportunity to look at some of his new inclusions in the training camp ahead of the African Cup of Nations next year in Cameroon. 

The Leone Stars square off against South Sudan on Wednesday before taking the Gambia and Morocco in their test outing scheduled to take place on 6th, 9th and 12th October.

Five of the 19-foreign-based will not be available due to minor injures and personal issues. Skipper Umaru Bangura, Örebro SK defender Kevin Wright and Alie Sesay out injured.

Genoa attacker Yayah Kallon, Panetolikos winger Jonathan Morsay are out of friendly matches in Casablanca Morroco for personal reasons. 

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The West African nation played 0-0 in their last outing against Ethiopia at the Bahir Dar International Stadium on 26th August.

Sierra Leone will use matches as preparation ahead of the TotalEnergies 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon next year.

Listed foreign-based players already in Camp

Steven Caulker  Gaziantep F.K, Augustus Kargbo F.C. Crotone, Alhassan Koroma Real Balompédica Linense, Alusine Koroma Real Balompédica Linense, David Sesay Barnet F.C., Kwame Quee Víkingur Reykjavík, Kei Kamara HIFK Fotboll, Issa Kallon SC Cambuur, Sullay Kaikai Wycombe Wanderers, Osman Kakay Queens Park Rangers, Daniel Francis Rot Weiss Ahlen, John Kamara, Alhaji Kamara Randers FC and Mustapha Bundu AGF (on loan from Anderlecht)

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The Barnet defender, who is qualified to play for the West African nation through his dad, is part of 19-foreign based named by coach John Keister for training camp in Casablanca.

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Mahmoud Fofana, Ibrahim Sesay, Yeami Dunia, Mohamed N. Kamara, Saidu Fofana, Abubakarr Samura and Saidu Mansaray;

Seven foreign-based players 

Alusine Koroma, Alhassan Koroma, Sulaiman Kaikai, Kwame Quee, Osman Kakay, Augustus Kargbo Crotone, and (David Sesay Barnet FC England). 

Seven more players are expected to join the training camp today. East End Lions Abdul Razak Conteh will replace injured Kelvin Wright.

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