Benin and Algeria displayed courageous fighting spirit on Monday, 10 June after coming from behind to collect all three points in their respective FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Benin played host to Nigeria in fixture staged in Abidjan, while Algeria were away to Uganda in a match played in Namboole. CAFOnline rounds up the late afternoon matches:Benin 2 - 1 NigeriaAfter being held by South Africa at home this past weekend, the Super Eagles were aiming for nothing less than a victory away from home. Guinea-Bissau 1 - 1 EgyptThe Pharaohs maintained their lead at the top of Group A following a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Guinea-Bissau away from home. The hosts took the lead in the 42nd minute when Mama Baldé broke the deadlock.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 11, 2024 01:22 UTC