Ghana, Nigeria, World Cup wildcards Cape Verde crash in AFCON qualifying shock
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September 29, 2026
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Johannesburg, South Africa (AFP) — Former champions Ghana and Nigeria and World Cup surprise packages Cape Verde were beaten on Tuesday in shock-riddled 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
Ghana led by two goals before conceding twice in each half in Accra to lose 4-2 against Gambia, two of whose goals came from Ebrima Colley in Group C.
Nigeria were behind after 15 minutes away to Guinea-Bissau in Group L and finished humiliating 3-0 losers to a nation 106 places lower in the world rankings.
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