Uganda

Milutin Sredojević The experience of Roma winger Mohamed Salah gave Egypt the edge against Uganda, according to Milutin Sredojevic.

Sierra Leone An improved Sierra Leone made a strong start to their Africa Cup of Nations qualification clash against Seychelles with a 2-0 success.

South Africa Previous champions Nigeria and Egypt both failed to reach the Africa Cup of Nations as qualification drew to a close on Wednesday.

Congo DR

Abdallah El Said netted a 89th-minute winner to help Egypt to a vital 1-0 win over Uganda and keep their 2017 AFCON hopes alive.

Cape Verde Islands Ivory Coast were stunned 4-3 by Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, as Cape Verde and Algeria progressed.

Algeria Uncertainty continues to shroud the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations heading into this weekend's crucial round of qualifying fixtures.

Nigeria Africa Cup of Nations holders Nigeria head into a crucial qualifier against Sudan in the midst of discord both on and off the pitch.

Denis Onyango Ghana began their World Cup qualifying third round group with a 0-0 draw against Uganda, for whom goalkeeper Denis Onyango excelled.

Uganda Vincent Enyeama's 100th Nigeria appearance proved an unhappy one for the goalkeeper as Uganda picked up a 1-0 win at the Akwa Ibom Stadium.