By Farayi Mungazi
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Morocco 0-0 Cameroon
Togo 0-0 Gabon
FT: Rwanda 0-0 Zambia
FT: Kenya 2-3 Nigeria
FT: Mozambique **1-0 **Tunisia
***Yaseen in Zambia via email: ***“Even after qualifying for Angola, I feel Zambia will be kicked out in the first round. There are big problems and even God will not help Zambia.”
BBC Fast Track’s Matthew Kenyon: What an amazing day so far! Don’t forget to tune into Fast Track at 1820 GMT on Sunday and 1600 GMT on Monday to get all the reaction and put your point to Africa on the BBC World Service!
Peter Karino in Nairobi via text +44 77 86 20 20 08: “Congrats to the Harambee Stars, you did it but the referee did it for the Super Eagles.”
Joseph from Nigeria via text +44 77 86 20 20 08: Shame to those Ghanaians and Cameroonians who said my dear Super Eagles would not make it to the World Cup. But the NFF must give us a new coach."
Wale from the UK via text +44 77 86 0 20 08: “Nigeria’s qualification has just proved to me that miracles still happen.”
1530: Play is underway between Morocco and Cameroon and between Togo and Gabon. Plenty at stake in this group. Cameroon will qualify if they win but any slip up could see Gabon doing a ‘Nigeria’ and sneaking into South Africa.
15:29: Full time in Kigali where it finished goalless between Rwanda and Zambia. The Chipolopolo qualify for the African Cup of Nations finals in Angola.
1525: Still goalless in Rwanda. Home fans start booing their coach.
***Golden Cyprian Egbe from Nigeria via email: ***“God is a Nigerian, He promised us 2010 World Cup participation and now we are there. Thank you, Lord.”
***Femi Adebayo in Nigeria via email: ***“Cant believe this. God must really be a Nigerian. Congratulations to the Super Eagles, let’s hope for a great World Cup.”
***Edward Ogbee in the UK via email: ***“It was resilience, hard work and luck that saw Nigeria through.”
1456: It is full time in Nairobi and Nigeria are on their way to the World Cup after beating Kenya 3-2.
1455: Drama in Maputo where the final whistle has gone. Mozambique beat Tunisia 1-0 to book a place at the African Cup of Nations in Angola. But Tunisia are out of the World Cup.
1448: GOAL! Obafemi Martins restores Nigeria’s lead in this enthralling match in Nairobi. They are into stoppage time in Maputo where Tunisia are still trailing.
1444: GOAL! Dario complicates matters for Tunisia by giving Mozambique the lead in Maputo. But it is all square in Nairobi where Allan Wetende has equalised for the home side. Nigeria need a goal to qualify.
***Adeyemi Adebayo from Nigeria via email: ***“Can this be that miracle that I have never seen before”
***Anand T in the UK via email: “***Wonderful news. Two goals in quick succession. Come on Super Eagles, stay focused on this game and let events in the other game take care of themselves.”
1429: GOAL! Yakubu Ayegbeni fires the Super Eagles into the lead but the Kenyans surround the referee asking him to disallow the goal for offside. Angry Kenya fans throw missiles on to the pitch but the game carries on after the missiles are cleared from the field of play.
1428: GOAL! Obafemi Martins equalises for the Super Eagles in Nairobi, the goal created by the impressive Osaze Odemwingie.
1423: Ali Zitouni fires the first shot on target for the Tunisians but Mozambique continue to dominate in front of their fans. This is a dangerous game that the North Africans are playing.
1420: Half time in Kigali: Rwanda 0-0 Zambia
***Jones Mpakateni in Kenya via email: ***“As a Zambian I hope we beat Rwanda to prove that we are still a powerhouse. If not, questions about the way forward with the current football association and the coaching bench will continue. Go Zambia! Go Chipolopolo!”
1419: Zambia captain Christopher Katongo’s goal disallowed for offside. Coach Herve Renard leads protests against the decision.
1418: As things stand, Nigeria are heading for World Cup disaster. A point for Tunisia will take them to South Africa.
**Inas Mazhar, BBC Fast Track reporter in Cairo: **“Three hours before kick-off here and the Cairo International stadium is full.”
***Ahmed Babatunde from Nigeria via email: “***I cannot join the multitude of Nigerians praying for Tunisia to fail. It is time we do things the right way. We are blessed with very good, young hungry players but we choose to deceive ourselves that Kanu of 10 years back is still the same as today.”
**Piers Edwards, BBC Fast Track reporter at Machava stadium: **“The Tunisians need to improve on their first half showing because it was pretty dismal.”
***Rita Haruna in Nigeia via email: *** “There is still hope for Nigeria to win the game. I believe in Nigeria’s fighting spirit.”
**1400: **The second half is underway in Maputo and so far so good for Tunisia. They have also resumed play in Nairobi.
Peter in Ghana via email: “The way the Nigerians are playing, I don’t think they are ready to fight for qualification. I hope they win but I think the Tunisians will go through.”
1400: Rwanda continue to look more threatening than the Zambians. Chipolopolo goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene is angry with his defenders and tells them off for some slack marking.
***Charles Mafa from Zambia via email: ***“I hope Zambia lose so that we could reorganise things. There is a lot of confusion in the FA and the national team as well.”
1352: It is still goalless in Kigali where Rwanda have had four shots on target so far. Zambia’s Rainford Kalaba is yellow-carded for rough play.
1350: The half time whistle is blown in Nairobi as Kenya hang on to their one goal advantage. Plenty of work to do for the Super Eagles after the break.
Piers Edwards, BBC Fast Track reporter at Machava stadium: “It’s been an entertaining game here with Mozambique very much on top, creating most of the chances.”
1346: Kenyan appeals for a penalty are ignored by the referee who rules that Joseph Yobo’s challenge on Dennis Oliech was legal.
Half time in Maputo: Mozambique 0-0 Tunisia
Christopher in Malaysia via text +44 77 86 20 20 08: “Can anyone tell me why Kenya are leading 1-0 God really needs to help us.”
1344: As half time approaches, Mozambique come close to scoring the opening goal. Dario’s close range shot is brilliantly blocked by Mikari. Genito’s volley is well blocked too. Important moment. Meanwhile, in Nairobi Nigeria pile on the pressure with Osaze Odemwingie forcing a brilliant save from Kenyan goalkeeper Willis Ochieng.
Harry from Zambia via text +44 77 86 20 20 08: “I hope Zambia win so we can go to the African Cup.”
1335: Rwanda and Zambia are underway in Kigali with both teams chasing a place at the African Cup of Nations finals in Angola.
***Amando in Nigeria via email: ***“Nigeria are a goal down but I know they will win and qualify for South Africa.”
Timmy in Spain via text +44 77 86 20 20 08: “I pray that Nigeria qualify but the way they are playing now is not impressive.”
1327: Dario misses chance for Mozambique. Then flights nice free kick just over the bar. Tunisia yet to have a shot on goal.
1323: GOAL! Kenya poke their noses in front through **Dennis Oliech **who finishes off a fine move. Game on!
1317: Great start for the Harambee Stars in Nairobi, urged on by a boisterous home crowd. But Nigeria respond as Yakubu Ayegbeni fires his shot wide off the post.
1314: Jenny Horrocks, BBC Fast Track producer: “I just hope Africa gets the best representation that it can for South Africa. I’m full of nerves and excitement at the moment.”
The game has kicked off in Maputo as Tunisia look to break the hearts of millions of Nigerians. Nigeria and Kenya are also underway in Nairobi. This is clearly not a day for the faint-hearted!
***Patrick Omoke in Nigeria via email: ***“I prayed all night that God should save the emotions of 160 million Nigerians by granting us qualification to South Africa. Mozambique must play with the same zeal and flair they displayed against Nigeria. We are watching!”
***Daniel Forson in the UK via email: ***“I hope the referees live up to expectation and do not wilt under pressure from fanatical home fans. We want the best teams to represent Africa at this World Cup.”
***Tarik Derradji in the UK via email: ***“Algeria will not only qualify today but they will win the match. Egyptian fans and players are scared.”
Isaac Shima in Lagos via text +44 77 86 20 20 08: “Nigeria will beat Kenya to qualify. God will be on our side.”
Taiwo in Canada via text +44 77 86 20 20 08: “Is not Nigeria’s destiny to go to the World Cup I think it is.”
Tunde in the US via text +44 77 86 20 20 08: “I’ve come to terms with the fact that Nigeria is not going anywhere, so should everyone else.”
Piers Edwards, BBC Fast Track reporter in Maputo: “A din of boos rings out as Tunisia come out to warm up. Mozambique are greeted by the ever ubiquitous vuvuzela. Machava stadium less than half full but that will change. Cracking atmosphere though as ole’s ring out all around.”
***Daniel Palmarini in the UK via email: ***“I don’t think that any African team can can do well at the World Cup even if it’s being organised on their own continent, but I hope to see Nigeria in South Africa.”
***Hassanali in Tanzania via email: ***“I wish we could have a World Cup for underdogs, otherwise countries like ours, Tanzania, won’t ever participate in any big tournament till the end of this world!”
***Casoni in the UK via email: ***“I hope Cameroon qualify for the World Cup because they are a world-class team that can create a sensation at the World Cup.”
Bulus from Nigeria via text +44 77 86 20 20 08: “BBC, please tell the Super Eagles to forget about the World Cup because they will disgrace the African continent.”
***William Lungu in Zambia via email: ***“I have a strong belief that Zambia will beat Rwanda and qualify for the African Nations Cup. Zambia will triumph by one goal.”
Tafara Chirinda in Nairobi via text +44 77 86 20 20 08: “I’m at Kasarani stadium and I’ve got a feeling that the Nigerians will win the match despite a strong Kenyan crowd. Go Naija, Go!”
Olatawura from Nigeria via text +44 77 86 20 20 08: “Only God can make the Super Eagles qualify.”
Jorge Cossa in Maputo via text +44 77 86 20 20 08: “The Mambas will beat Tunisia 2-0 and then all of Mozambique will have a big party!”
1137: Here are the World Cup permutations:
Group A: Morocco v Cameroon; Togo v Gabon
A win for Cameroon will take them to South Africa but if they fail to win and Gabon beat Togo, then Gabon will make it. If Cameroon lose and Gabon draw then it will come down to goal difference; if both draw, Cameroon will go through.
Group B: Mozambique v Tunisia; Kenya v Nigeria
A win for Tunisia will take them to the World Cup but if they draw and Nigeria win, then Nigeria will go through with a better goal difference. If Tunisia lose and Nigeria win, then the Super Eagles will go through.
Group C: Egypt v Algeria:
A win by 3 goals for Egypt will take them through but if they (Egypt) win by 2 goals then the World Cup place will be determined by a play-off in Sudan on Wednesday 18 November. A win by a one-goal margin for Egypt, a draw or a win for Algeria will send the Algerians to South Africa.
***Salieu Jalloh in the US via email: ***“It is sad to see the best team in Africa playing the game of their lives just to reach South Africa. Egypt should have been where Ghana and Ivory Coast are today. What an awful shame.”
Inas Mazhar, BBC Fast Track reporter in Cairo: “Thousands of fans are already outside the Cairo stadium but gates are still locked. Many of them have not slept, they spent the whole night singing and chanting.”
***Pastor Godson in Nigeria via email: ***“Nigeria my country must be in South Africa come rain or sunshine. So also Cameroon.”
Borax from Guildford, UK via text + 44 77 86 20 20 08: “The only reason I want to see the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the World Cup is because I’m Nigerian. Other than that, they don’t deserve to be there. Three draws from five games is nowhere near good enough. Having said that, maybe the best team qualify.”
1110: Egypt must beat Algeria by three goals in Cairo in Group C to qualify. A draw or a one-goal defeat will be enough for Algeria to reach South Africa, since they lead the Pharaohs by three points.
But should Egypt win by two goals, then the teams will meet in a one-game play-off in Sudan on Wednesday. By the way, Egypt and Algeria clash for a World Cup place, exactly 20 years after a similar make-or-break match between the teams sparked riots.
James in Jos, Nigeria via text +44 77 86 20 20 08: “If Nigeria fail to win, I’ll feel sorry for Osaze Odemwingie because he has given his all. I wish he was captain of the team.”
***Jimmy Don in Nigeria: ***“I believe that the Super Eagles of Nigeria will come out with flying colours, against all odds. On the other hand, Mozambique will triumph over Tunisia with a narrow 1-0 win.”
1106: Here is a reminder of this weekend’s action:
Group A
Morocco v Cameroon (1530)
Togo v Gabon (1530)
Group B
Kenya v Nigeria (1300)
Mozambique v Tunisia (1300)
Group C
Rwanda v Zambia (1330)
Egypt v Algeria (1730)
Group D
Sudan v Benin (1700)
Group E
Burkina Faso v Malawi (1600)
Ivory Coast v Guinea (1600)
***Nkem Nwosu in Nigeria via email: *** “It is only God that Can give My Country Nigeria this world cup ticket because our destiny is no longer in our hands.”
***Digi in the UK via email: ***“Am I the only one who thinks the African teams are hard done by in terms of the number of World Cup places they have been allocated”
1105: For the record, each group winner goes through and three teams will join the Ivory Coast, Ghana and hosts South Africa at the first World Cup to be staged in Africa.
***Enock Maturwe in the US: ***“We want strong teams to represent Africa in the global fiesta in South Africa. So that Africa can show its football prowess to the world by giving formidable challenges to teams from elsewhere. May the best teams qualify.”
1038 GMT: Hello. I hope you’re having a lovely day and looking forward to some explosive World Cup action. Yes, with three of the five African groups still undecided, Cameroon, Gabon, Algeria, Egypt, Nigeria and Tunisia are all in contention to qualify for next year’s in South Africa.
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