Algeria Qualify For 2026 World Cup As Uganda, Liberia Stay In Playoff Hunt

Algeria Qualify For 2026 World Cup As Uganda, Liberia Stay In Playoff Hunt

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Algeria have become the latest African team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a dominant victory over Somalia in Group G action. The Desert Warriors sealed their return to the global stage with a 3–0 win in Oran, securing an unassailable lead at the top of their group, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Elsewhere across the African qualifiers, Uganda edged closer to a playoff berth with a vital win in Botswana, while Liberia revived their hopes in Group H with a surprise victory over Namibia. In Group F, Kenya picked up a morale-boosting win in a heated clash with Burundi.

Group G: Algeria Return to World Cup After Decade-Long Absence

Somalia 0–3 Algeria

Scorers: Amoura (6’, 58’), Mahrez (19’).

Algeria secured their fifth World Cup appearance, and their first since 2014, with a clinical display against Somalia. Mohamed Amoura struck twice and Riyad Mahrez added a goal and an assist as the North Africans cruised to victory.

The win keeps Algeria perfect in the group and underlines their resurgence after missing out on the 2018 and 2022 editions of the tournament.

Group G: Uganda Take Step Closer to Playoffs

Botswana 0–1 Uganda

Scorer: Ssemugabi (54’).

A second-half header from Jude Ssemugabi gave Uganda a crucial three points in Botswana, keeping them firmly in the race for a playoff spot.

The Cranes now sit second in the group and could seal progression with just a draw in their final match against already-qualified Algeria. Mozambique’s loss to Guinea further strengthened Uganda’s position.

Group G: Mozambique Falter, Guinea Exit Despite Victory

Mozambique 1–2 Guinea

Scorers: Reinildo (19’) – Traore (2’, 59’)

Mozambique’s qualification hopes suffered a major setback as they fell at home to a spirited Guinea side. Despite Abdoul Traore’s brace and the win, Guinea were eliminated from contention, alongside Botswana.

Reinildo briefly gave Mozambique hope with a first-half equalizer, but a costly error from goalkeeper Ernan Siluane allowed Traore’s second to stand as the match-winner.

Group H: Liberia Stun Namibia to Keep Qualification Dream Alive

Liberia 3–1 Namibia

Scorers: Kosiah (pen 3’), Bah (9’), Ledlum (81’) – Ndeunyema (86’).

Liberia produced one of the shocks of the round, defeating second-placed Namibia in Monrovia to move within one point of the playoff spot.

Goals from Ayouba Kosiah, Sulahmana Bah, and Edward Ledlum gave Liberia a deserved win, keeping their slim hopes alive heading into the final matchday:

Group F: Kenya Edge Burundi in Testy Encounter

Burundi 0–1 Kenya

Scorer: Ogam (73’)

Kenya secured a narrow victory over ten-man Burundi in a fiery match marred by an early red card and injury drama.

Burundi striker Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana was dismissed just two minutes in for a reckless challenge on Kenyan goalkeeper Brian Bwire, who was stretchered off. Replacement keeper Byrne Odhiambo held firm, while Ryan Ogam delivered a moment of brilliance to snatch the win with a curling long-range strike.

 Group Highlights at a Glance

 Algeria qualify for 2026 World Cup (Group G)

 Uganda hold second place, need one point vs Algeria

 Mozambique slip, Guinea eliminated

 Liberia climb closer to Namibia in Group H

Kenya claim first win in fiery Burundi contest.