Harambee Stars Cliff Nyakeya (left) and Eric Omondi challenge Abdullah Raffidine (centre) of Comoros during Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier match at Kasarani stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]The tiny Comoros Islands qualified for the African Cup of Nations for the first time with a 0-0 draw against Togo at home on Thursday to maintain their unbeaten record in the qualifiers. The result advanced the Comoros to nine points from five matches, guaranteeing them a top-two finish in Group G, a fairytale achievement for the small island nation. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest developments and special offers! The Comoros are the eighth country to book their place at the finals in Cameroon next January, joining the hosts, holders Algeria, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, Senegal and Tunisia.

Source: Standard Digital March 25, 2021 15:11 UTC