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Stay updated with the latest happenings in the world of sports. Here’s a quick look at the top events and highlights from the past week:
UEFA Nations League
The third matchday of the 2024 UEFA Nations League provided some thrilling matchups across various groups. Here are the key results:
Group A1
- Croatia 2-1 Scotland: Croatia secured a hard-fought victory, maintaining their push for a top spot in the group.
- Poland 1-3 Portugal: Portugal continued their strong form with a convincing win, keeping them at the top of Group A1, led by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Group A2
- Israel 1-4 France: France dominated Israel with goals from Eduardo Camavinga and Christopher Nkunku, moving closer to group leaders Italy.
- Italy 2-2 Belgium: Despite Italy’s early dominance, a red card for Lorenzo Pellegrini allowed Belgium to make a strong comeback, resulting in a draw.
Group A3
- Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-2 Germany: Germany’s Undav scored twice to help his team edge out Bosnia and move clear at the top of Group A3.
- Hungary 1-1 Netherlands: The Netherlands rescued a late draw despite playing with ten men after captain Virgil van Dijk was sent off.
Group A4
- Serbia 2-0 Switzerland: Serbia’s solid performance kept them competitive in the group.
- Spain 1-0 Denmark: Spain claimed a narrow victory to maintain their lead at the top of the group.
These results have shaped the standings, with Portugal, France, Germany, and Spain continuing to perform well as they fight for qualification to the knockout stages scheduled for March 2025. Each group remains highly competitive, with key clashes ahead that will determine the top teams heading into the next rounds.
AFCON Qualifiers
The third matchday of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers took place from October 10 to October 12, 2024, with several crucial matches shaping the standings across various groups.
Match Results:
- Egypt maintained their perfect record with a 2-0 win over Mauritania, keeping them atop Group C with nine points.
- Nigeria narrowly defeated Libya 1-0, thanks to a late goal from Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, maintaining their unbeaten run and leading Group D with seven points.
- Algeria continued their dominance with a 5-1 win against Togo, solidifying their lead in Group E.
- South Africa demolished Congo with a 5-0 victory, leaving them tied with Uganda at the top of Group K, though South Africa’s superior goal difference keeps them second.
- Tunisia faced a shocking 1-0 defeat at home to Comoros, shaking up Group A standings.
Standings Overview:
Egypt, Algeria, and DR Congo are among the teams with perfect records in their respective groups. Nigeria, Cameroon, and South Africa continue to perform strongly as they push for qualification to the AFCON 2025 tournament.
These results have set the stage for an exciting continuation of the qualifiers as teams vie for a spot in next year’s prestigious tournament.
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By Joseph Johnston,
Youth Editor.