Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions were held to a goalless draw by Eswatini, who earned their first point in the qualifiers. Tunisia and Madagascar both secured victories, with Tunisia extending their lead in Group H and Madagascar dominating Group I. The qualifiers continue as teams vie for spots in the upcoming World Cup.

During the recent African World Cup qualifiers, Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions, renowned for their historic success, were held to a goalless draw by Eswatini, marking the latter’s first point of the campaign. Despite featuring notable players like Andre Onana and Bryan Mbeumo, Cameroon’s performance was lackluster, attributed to their late arrival in Nelspruit, just 15 hours prior to the match. Delays in their charter flight, resulting in a lengthy bus journey from Johannesburg, hampered their preparations.

This draw positions Cameroon with nine points at the mid-stage of the qualifiers, still leading Group D, though only two points clear of Libya and Cape Verde, who both have upcoming home matches. In contrast, Tunisia significantly enhanced their campaign by defeating Liberia 1-0, with a goal from top scorer Hazem Mastouri just four minutes into the match, under the guidance of returning coach Sami Trabelsi.

Furthermore, Madagascar enjoyed a triumphant beginning under new coach Corentin Martins, thrashing the Central African Republic 4-1 in Casablanca. After the Central African Republic took an early lead through Hugo Gambor, Madagascar’s Rayan Raveloson scored twice, ensuring a decisive victory. Currently, Madagascar leads Group I with 10 points, ahead of Comoros and Ghana, who will face each other on Thursday.

Looking ahead, nine additional qualifiers are scheduled for Thursday, with the winners from each of the nine groups securing a World Cup spot in North America next year. Additionally, the four best runners-up will enter a playoff for a chance at another qualifying spot.

In summary, Cameroon’s inability to secure a win against Eswatini, combined with victories for Tunisia and Madagascar, highlights a competitive landscape in the African World Cup qualifiers. While Cameroon remains in a favorable position in Group D, the outcomes for Tunisia and Madagascar underscore their strong campaigns as they seek World Cup qualification. With several matches still to be played, the race for spots in the World Cup remains intense and exciting.

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