Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers live: Burkina Faso, Uganda draw as Nigeria and Senegal win

Follow the live coverage of this evening's Afcon 2021 Qualifiers.&nbsp;

Afcon 2021 Qualifiers

Our live coverage of Afcon 2021 Qualifiers

It was an absolute pleasure bringing you this live coverage from the early evening. Be sure to catch us again on Thursday. Our main coverage will be the match between the Black Stars of Ghana and Bafana Bafana of South Africa at Cape Coast Stadium. Goodbye for now.&nbsp;

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The Gambians have shocked Angola in their own backyard with a 3-1 win. A massive result for Gambia while the Antelopes will need to bounce back in their next game to avoid falling further behind in the race for that top two finish.&nbsp;

FULL-TIME: Angola 1-3 Gambia

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">All over in Ouagadougou: Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 0-0 🇺🇬 Uganda<br> <br> Decent result for these two, both of whom I expect to progress.<br> <br> McKinstry will be happier, battling point for Cranes away from home...that defensive resiliency still remains, &amp; will prove vital.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Afcon2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Afcon2021Q</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AfconOnGoal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AfconOnGoal</a></p> — Ed Dove (@EddyDove) <a href="https://twitter.com/EddyDove/status/1194722346894057472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Decent result for both Uganda and Burkina Faso

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="und">FULL-TIME!<br> <br> 2021 AFCON Qualifier<br> <br> Sudan 🇸🇩 4-0 🇸🇹 Sao Tomé<br> [Ramadan Agab, Ahmed Hamed Eltetsh, Jordao Diogo (OG), Mohamed Al-Rasheed]<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021Q</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SDNSTP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SDNSTP</a></p> — N U H U 🐝 (@NuhuAdams_) <a href="https://twitter.com/NuhuAdams_/status/1194721124095070208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

FULL-TIME: Sudan 4-0 Sao Tome

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">FULL-TIME!<br> <br> 2021 AFCON Qualifier<br> <br> Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 0-0 🇺🇬 Uganda <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021Q</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BFAUGA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BFAUGA</a></p> — N U H U 🐝 (@NuhuAdams_) <a href="https://twitter.com/NuhuAdams_/status/1194721548738998278?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

FULL-TIME: Burkina Faso 0-0 Uganda

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">FULL-TIME!<br> <br> 2021 AFCON<br> <br> Senegal 🇸🇳 2-0 🇨🇬 Congo<br> [Sidy Sarr, Habibou Diallo]<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021Q</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SENCGO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SENCGO</a></p> — N U H U 🐝 (@NuhuAdams_) <a href="https://twitter.com/NuhuAdams_/status/1194720355342000128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

FULL-TIME: Senegal 2-0 Congo 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">85’ Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 0-0 Uganda 🇺🇬 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021Q</a><br> <br> ✍️Michael AZIRA is doing well in centre there - 👏</p> — Cephas TENDEREZA - MMW (@CephasTendereza) <a href="https://twitter.com/CephasTendereza/status/1194718772692705280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Burkina Faso 0-0 Uganda

<p>Sudan 4-0 Sao Tome. It's an easy ride for Sudan in Group C so far. They are making it difficult for Ghana and South Africa who are in action on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

SCORE UPDATE

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="fr">66ème min. Entrée de Alain Traoré à la place de Eric Traoré. L'entraineur pousse encore l'offensive. Un changement ougandais également. Burkina Faso 0-0 Ouganda. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ELIMINATOIRESCAN2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ELIMINATOIRESCAN2021</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CAN2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CAN2021</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BurkinaFaso?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BurkinaFaso</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ouganda?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ouganda</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/lwili?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#lwili</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AlleslesEtalons?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AlleslesEtalons</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Etalons?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Etalons</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lwili?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lwili</a> 🏆⚽️🐎</p> — Burkinabè avant tout (@BF_avant_tout) <a href="https://twitter.com/BF_avant_tout/status/1194714105430630400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Still goalless between Burkina Faso 0-0 Uganda

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Yellow CARD for <a href="https://twitter.com/FaroukMiya?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FaroukMiya</a><br> <br> 57’ Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 0-0 Uganda 🇺🇬 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021Q</a></p> — Cephas TENDEREZA - MMW (@CephasTendereza) <a href="https://twitter.com/CephasTendereza/status/1194712125333233665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Yellow card for Miya

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Corner kick for <a href="https://twitter.com/UgandaCranes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UgandaCranes</a> headed gets so so close on target 😮<br> <br> ✍🏿Actually <a href="https://twitter.com/EmmanuelOkwi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EmmanuelOkwi</a> header hit the post<br> <br> 51’ Faso 🇧🇫 0-0 Uganda 🇺🇬 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021Q</a></p> — Cephas TENDEREZA - MMW (@CephasTendereza) <a href="https://twitter.com/CephasTendereza/status/1194710593141432325?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

CLOSE!

The match between Senegal and Congo is back underway. No changes from the teams that finished the first half. Teranga Lions still lead 2-0 at home.&nbsp;

Second half

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">The fuzzy stadium lights seem to be misleading our Ugandan brothers. More 2 expect after the break<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021Q</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BFAUGA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BFAUGA</a></p> — Jude Odele (@judodele) <a href="https://twitter.com/judodele/status/1194709320270852097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

More to expect in the second half

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">HALFTIME!<br> <br> Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 0-0 🇺🇬 Uganda <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021Q</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BFAUGA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BFAUGA</a></p> — N U H U 🐝 (@NuhuAdams_) <a href="https://twitter.com/NuhuAdams_/status/1194705389960478720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

HALF-TIME: Burkina Faso 0-0 Uganda

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Two minutes of added time as a <a href="https://twitter.com/UgandaCranes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UgandaCranes</a> player is down for treatment &amp; is stretched off<br> <br> Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 0-0 Uganda 🇺🇬<br> <br> ✍🏿Both teams have created an equal numbers of chances going forward with the Burkinabe’s getting more targets on Goal than the Cranes <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021Q</a></p> — Cephas TENDEREZA - MMW (@CephasTendereza) <a href="https://twitter.com/CephasTendereza/status/1194704406958288896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Stoppage time

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">HALFTIME!<br> <br> Senegal 🇸🇳 2-0 🇨🇬 Congo<br> [Sidy Sarr, Habibou Diallo]<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021Q</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SENCGO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SENCGO</a></p> — N U H U 🐝 (@NuhuAdams_) <a href="https://twitter.com/NuhuAdams_/status/1194704068767371267?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

HALF-TIME: Senegal 2-0 Congo

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Gambia 🇬🇲 shocking Angola 🇦🇴 in Luanda as they come from behind to lead 2-1.<br> <br> Wilson Eduardo scored for the Palancas Negras whereas Assan Ceesay got all two goals for the visiting Scorpions.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021Q</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ANGGAM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ANGGAM</a></p> — N U H U 🐝 (@NuhuAdams_) <a href="https://twitter.com/NuhuAdams_/status/1194701094384996352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Gambia lead Angola 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Half Hour Played in Ouagadougou!<br> <br> 30’ Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 0-0 Uganda 🇺🇬 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021Q</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BFAUGA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BFAUGA</a></p> — Cephas TENDEREZA - MMW (@CephasTendereza) <a href="https://twitter.com/CephasTendereza/status/1194699579897384966?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Burkina Faso 0-0 Uganda 

Burkina Faso threaten to take the lead as Joseph Ochaya clears the ball off the line to keep Uganda in the game. Denis Onyango was well beaten there.

CHANCE FOR BURKINA FASO

Diallo makes it 2-0 for Senegal as he scores with a sublime finish. It's going down in Senegal. Congo need a better game plan to come back from this setback.&nbsp;

GOOOOOOOOAAAALLLL!!

Senegal have opened the scoring through Sarr. Teranga Lions lead Congo 1-0 after 26 minutes.&nbsp;&nbsp;

GOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLL!!!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Detailed starting lineup <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BurkinaFaso?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BurkinaFaso</a> vs <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Uganda?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Uganda</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021Q</a> <a href="https://t.co/Xs5uCRH0JD">pic.twitter.com/Xs5uCRH0JD</a></p> — Cephas TENDEREZA - MMW (@CephasTendereza) <a href="https://twitter.com/CephasTendereza/status/1194698825274941440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Starting XI: Burkina Faso vs Uganda 

<p>Sudan 1-0 Sao Tome&nbsp;</p> <p>Angola 1-0 Gambia&nbsp;</p> <p>Burkina Faso 0-0 Uganda&nbsp;</p> <p>Senegal 0-0 Congo</p>

SCORE UPDATES

The two matches are already underway. Uganda and Burkina Faso as well as Senegal and Congo. We will bring you the starting XI as soon as they become available.&nbsp;

Kick-off

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is how we arrived at the Stadium.<br> Bring on Burkina Faso 🇺🇬⚽ <a href="https://t.co/FuRDveQN2u">pic.twitter.com/FuRDveQN2u</a></p> — Uganda Cranes (@UgandaCranes) <a href="https://twitter.com/UgandaCranes/status/1194671695078084608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This is how Uganda arrived at the venue

Read our report on the Super Eagles win over Benin on our Goal <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-ng/match/nigeria-v-benin/report/8frc3b3s3lpvt5vgbkp5xbb6y" target="_blank">websites</a>.&nbsp;

MATCH REPORT: Nigeria 2-1 Benin

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification full-time results<br> <br> Central Africa 🇨🇫 2-0 🇧🇮 Burundi<br> Malawi 🇲🇼 1-0 🇸🇸 South Sudan<br> Cameroon 🇨🇲 0-0 🇨🇻 Cape Verde<br> Namibia 🇳🇦 2-1 🇹🇩 Chad<br> Nigeria 🇳🇬 2-1 🇧🇯 Benin<br> Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 1-1 🇱🇸 Lesotho <a href="https://t.co/F8HYZ1884o">pic.twitter.com/F8HYZ1884o</a></p> — Goal Nigeria (@GoalcomNigeria) <a href="https://twitter.com/GoalcomNigeria/status/1194682556765089793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

RESULTS

The Indomitable Lions failed to get past Cape Verde Island in their opening match. It ended in a disappointing goalless draw.&nbsp;

RESULT: Cameroon 0-0 Cape Verde Island

Lesotho have done themselves a huge favour after a late equaliser. They have stolen a point off Sierra Leone. A good result for Likoena as they were away from home. It ends 1-1.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">FT: 2-1<br> It ends here at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.<br> It is a winning start for us in this campaign.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NGABEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NGABEN</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021Q</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SoarSuperEagles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SoarSuperEagles</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Team9jaStrong?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Team9jaStrong</a>.</p> — 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) <a href="https://twitter.com/NGSuperEagles/status/1194675304155009024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

FULL-TIME: Nigeria 2-1 Benin

Sierra Leone have taken the lead against Lesotho with just a few seconds to go before full-time. Kwame Quee scored the only goal of the game so far. Sierra Leone will g joint top with Nigeria if both teams hold on to their respective leads.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sierra Leone take the lead against Lesotho

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">The scores on the doors across Africa as we head into the final 20 minutes:<br> <br> Cameroon🦁0-0 Cape Verde 🦈<br> <br> Guinea-Bissau 🐕 2-0 Eswatini 🛡️<br> <br> Nigeria 🦅 2-1 Benin 🐿️<br> <br> Sierra Leone🌟 0-0 Lesotho 🐊<br> <br> Namibia 💪 1-1 Chad 🌊<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Afcon2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Afcon2021Q</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AfconOnGoal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AfconOnGoal</a></p> — Ed Dove (@EddyDove) <a href="https://twitter.com/EddyDove/status/1194669879695200256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

SCORE UPDATE: Afcon 2021 Qualifiers

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">The visitors were almost level after some nonchalance in our play.<br> They hit the crossbar.<br> Substitution<br> Ola Aina out, Awaziem in.<br> 2-1.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NGABEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NGABEN</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021Q</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SoarSuperEagles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SoarSuperEagles</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Team9jaStrong?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Team9jaStrong</a>.</p> — 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) <a href="https://twitter.com/NGSuperEagles/status/1194669836347019267?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

CHANCE FOR BENIN! 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">2-1!<br> Kalu waltzed his way into the box and slotted from close range.<br> Deserved lead.</p> — 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) <a href="https://twitter.com/NGSuperEagles/status/1194667049324298241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Goal!!! Samuel Kalu has turned the game around for Nigeria. 2-1 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NGABEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NGABEN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021Q</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AfconOnGoal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AfconOnGoal</a></p> — Taiye Taiwo (@tayo_taiwo) <a href="https://twitter.com/tayo_taiwo/status/1194667214475059200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Samuel Kalu completes the turnaround with an individual effort.<br> <br> Nigeria leads 2-1. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NGABEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NGABEN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021Q</a></p> — Solace Chukwu (@TheOddSolace) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheOddSolace/status/1194667274390687746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAALLL!!

It remains 1-1 in Uyo as Nigeria struggle to break down the Benin defence. The dominance is there but credit to Benin for holding on and defending in numbers. This is frustrating the Super Eagles.&nbsp;

The Super Eagles struggling to breach the Benin defence

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">50’<br> We are moving the ball a lot quicker now.<br> 1-1<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NGABEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NGABEN</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021Q</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SoarSuperEagles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SoarSuperEagles</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Team9jaStrong?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Team9jaStrong</a>.</p> — 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) <a href="https://twitter.com/NGSuperEagles/status/1194665176898953216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

It looks like the Super Eagles are dominating this encounter again

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">One of those new chapters is beginning in Yaounde, where Toni Conceicao's Cameroon have enjoyed more of the possession against Cape Verde, but are struggling to break them down. 0-0<br> <br> Onana; Fai,Ngadeu, Onguene, Oyongo; Ngamaleu, Kunde, Anguissa, Bassogog; Toko, EMCM<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AfconOnGoal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AfconOnGoal</a> <a href="https://t.co/p4VS0rTFu2">pic.twitter.com/p4VS0rTFu2</a></p> — Ed Dove (@EddyDove) <a href="https://twitter.com/EddyDove/status/1194662494926778368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Cameroon 0-0 Cape Verde Island

The second half gets underway. No changes from either side as we go into the final 45 minutes of this exciting encounter!&nbsp;&nbsp;

We are back underway! 

<p>Benin gave the Super Eagles a scare in the early stages of the game as they went ahead but after soaking up the pressure for the better part of the first half, the visitors made some defensive errors, including the penalty they conceded on the stroke of half-time. A great of football which proves no team is smaller in these qualifiers.&nbsp;</p>

HALF-TIME

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="ca">1-1<br> Osimhen converts.</p> — 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) <a href="https://twitter.com/NGSuperEagles/status/1194658591816466432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

GOOOOOOAAAAAALLL!!! 

Osimhen draws the Super Eagles level on the stroke of half-time

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Penalty!<br> Ola Aina was upended in the box.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NGABEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NGABEN</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021Q</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SoarSuperEagles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SoarSuperEagles</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Team9jaStrong?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Team9jaStrong</a>.</p> — 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) <a href="https://twitter.com/NGSuperEagles/status/1194658429765373955?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

PENALTY FOR NIGERIA!!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="de">40’<br> Big miss.<br> Chukwueze hits the frame.<br> 0-1<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NGABEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NGABEN</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021Q</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SoarSuperEagles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SoarSuperEagles</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Team9jaStrong?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Team9jaStrong</a>.</p> — 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) <a href="https://twitter.com/NGSuperEagles/status/1194657374931472384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

CHANCE FOR NIGERIA!!

The other match from this group is between Sierra Leone and Lesotho. It remains goalless in that match.&nbsp;

Sierra Leone 0-0 Lesotho

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">29’<br> Samuel Kalu wins a free kick in a very encouraging position.<br> 0-1.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NGABEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NGABEN</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021Q</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SoarSuperEagles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SoarSuperEagles</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Team9jaStrong?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Team9jaStrong</a>.</p> — 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) <a href="https://twitter.com/NGSuperEagles/status/1194654333914304512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Free-kick for Nigeria

The match between Sudan and Sao Tome has also just started. And it is still goalless there. The two nations are in Group C alongside Ghana and South Africa.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Elsewhere: Sudan 0-0 Sao Tome 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">The first two <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Afcon2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Afcon2021Q</a> are in the books, with the Central African Republic (without Kondogbia) defeating Burundi 2-0 - goals from Mabide (5) and Mafouta (94).<br> <br> Malawi have also got off to a winning start, defeating South Sudan 1-0 after Gabadinho Mhango's 68th-minute effort. <a href="https://t.co/jp1BVzTvnp">pic.twitter.com/jp1BVzTvnp</a></p> — Ed Dove (@EddyDove) <a href="https://twitter.com/EddyDove/status/1194645392568307712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Results from today's #Afcon2021Q

<p>It looks like the Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper couldn't do anything to stop Sessegnon from handing Benin the lead there.&nbsp;</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sloppy defending allowed a free Stephane Sessegnon to slot the ball past a stranded Daniel Akpeyi in the box.<br> 5’<br> 0-1<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NGABEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NGABEN</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021Q</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SoarSuperEagles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SoarSuperEagles</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Team9jaStrong?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Team9jaStrong</a>.</p> — 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) <a href="https://twitter.com/NGSuperEagles/status/1194648602062266370?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Akpeyi concedes on his return! 

<p>We have the fastest goal scored in Uyo already!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Goooal for the Squirrels.<br> 0-1<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021Q</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NGABEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NGABEN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SoarSuperEagles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SoarSuperEagles</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Team9jaStrong?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Team9jaStrong</a>.</p> — 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) <a href="https://twitter.com/NGSuperEagles/status/1194647792460947456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

GOOOOOOAAAAALL!!! 

Benin take the lead inside the opening 10 minutes of this encounter.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="it">Benin XI vs. <a href="https://twitter.com/NGSuperEagles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NGSuperEagles</a> - anyone concerned?<br> <br> Farnolle; Assogba, Yarou (quality), Hountondji, Imorou; D'Almeida, Adeoti, Sessegnon; Dossou, Mounie, Pote<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Afcon2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Afcon2021Q</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AfconOnGoal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AfconOnGoal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NGABEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NGABEN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SoarSuperEagles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SoarSuperEagles</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Team9jaStrong?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Team9jaStrong</a> <a href="https://t.co/LZzhxNdELx">pic.twitter.com/LZzhxNdELx</a></p> — Ed Dove (@EddyDove) <a href="https://twitter.com/EddyDove/status/1194646742622445570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Benin starting XI finally in! 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">We get the game underway.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NGABEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NGABEN</a><br> 0-0<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021Q</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SoarSuperEagles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SoarSuperEagles</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Team9jaStrong?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Team9jaStrong</a>.</p> — 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) <a href="https://twitter.com/NGSuperEagles/status/1194647027600281600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

We are underway in Uyo

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Welcome to the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo for this <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021Q</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NGABEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NGABEN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SoarSuperEagles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SoarSuperEagles</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Team9jaStrong?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Team9jaStrong</a>.</p> — 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) <a href="https://twitter.com/NGSuperEagles/status/1194646366464679937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Minutes away from kick-off! 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Follow my <a href="https://twitter.com/goal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Goal</a> Africa team for today's Afcon qualifiers:<a href="https://twitter.com/tayo_taiwo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tayo_taiwo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ernestmakhaya?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ernestmakhaya</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TeyePrince?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TeyePrince</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/A_B_Ditlhobolo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@A_B_Ditlhobolo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sportingshina?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SportingShina</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BarendPrins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BarendPrins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/grantdesmidt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@grantdesmidt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/theReal_SeyE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@theReal_SeyE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kfayiga?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kfayiga</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SavidNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SavidNews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MG_Madyira?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MG_Madyira</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IgnatFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IgnatFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheOddSolace?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheOddSolace</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Gregoal001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Gregoal001</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Doc_Ndumo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Doc_Ndumo</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Afcon2021Q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Afcon2021Q</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AfconOnGoal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AfconOnGoal</a> <a href="https://t.co/FHxYIqS9OG">pic.twitter.com/FHxYIqS9OG</a></p> — Ed Dove (@EddyDove) <a href="https://twitter.com/EddyDove/status/1194642066975924227?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Our team is ready to deliver! 

Check out our preview for this game across right <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-ng/match/nigeria-v-benin/preview/8frc3b3s3lpvt5vgbkp5xbb6y" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;and be sure to predict the final score on Twitter using #Afcon2021Q #AfconOnGoal so that we can include your tweets and reaction throughout the 90 minutes.&nbsp;

Our Preview: Nigeria vs Benin

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">CORRECTED! Here’s our <a href="https://twitter.com/NGSuperEagles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NGSuperEagles</a><br> line up against <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Benin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Benin</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SoarSuperEagles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SoarSuperEagles</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Team9jaStrong?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Team9jaStrong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NGABEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NGABEN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TotalAfcon2021q?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TotalAfcon2021q</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ctd6pjhhGS">pic.twitter.com/Ctd6pjhhGS</a></p> — The NFF 🇳🇬 (@thenff) <a href="https://twitter.com/thenff/status/1194634429433446400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Starting XI: Nigeria vs Benin

The Super Eagles have announced their starting XI for this match

Hi everyone, welcome to our live coverage of tonight's Afcon 2021 Qualifiers. Our main match is between Nigeria and Benin. However, we will also keep you up to date with what's happening elsewhere. I am Ernest Makhaya, and I will be your host tonight.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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