Equatorial Guinea edged past Liberia with a 1-0 win in their Africa Cup of Nations Group E qualifier, thanks to a first-half penalty from Iban Salvador.
The forward converted from the spot in the 34th minute after Sampson Dweh fouled Salvador inside the box.
This result moves Equatorial Guinea into second place in the group with four points from three matches, while Liberia remains rooted to the bottom with just one point from their three outings.
Algeria leads the group with a perfect nine points after three matches, and Togo is third with two points.
Despite Liberia pushing for an equalizer in the second half, they were unable to break down the Equatorial Guinean defense.
Several substitutions from both teams couldn’t alter the outcome, with Equatorial Guinea holding on for the vital three points.
Mozambique and Eswatini share the spoils in 1-1 draw
Mozambique and Eswatini played out a 1-1 draw in their AFCON Group I qualifier, with both teams finding the net in the second half.
Mozambique took the lead in the 73rd minute through Stanley Ratifo, who slotted home from close range following a well-worked move.
Eswatini equalized just seven minutes later through Thubelihle Mavuso, whose left-footed effort found the top corner.
The result keeps Mozambique at the top of the group with five points from three matches, while Eswatini remain at the bottom with just one point.
Mali and Guinea Bissau, who each have games in hand, are closely trailing.
Both sides had chances to win the game late on, but neither could capitalize, leaving the group wide open as the teams prepare for their next fixtures.
Zambia and Chad play out goalless stalemate
Zambia and Chad played out a 0-0 draw in their Group G encounter at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.
Despite dominating possession, Chipolopolo failed to find the back of the net against a resilient Chad side, who were content to soak up pressure and counterattack when possible.
With this result, Zambia remains second in the group with four points from three matches, behind Cote d’Ivoire who lead with six points and a game in hand.
Chad, with two points, is third, and Sierra Leone is at the bottom with one point.
Zambia came closest to scoring when Francisco Mwepu hit the post in the 84th minute, but Chad’s defence held firm to secure a valuable point away from home.
