"Cape Verde are one win away from qualifying for the World Cup for the first time after upsetting continental heavyweights Cameroon 1-0. The Blue Sharks lead the Indomitable Lions by four points with two rounds of fixtures remaining in Group D following a stunning victory secured by Dalion Livramento's solo effort in the second half in Praia. Elsewhere, Pape Matar Sarr scored the winner as Senegal fought back from 2-0 down to beat DR Congo 3-2 and move top of their group."
"Livramento scored the only goal in the 54th minute when he muscled Carlos Baleba off the ball in his own half, powered through the heart of the Cameroon defence and then calmly finished past Andre Onana from 14 yards. Cameroon offered little going forward in response, with Bryan Mbeumo having a penalty claim turned down and home goalkeeper Vozinha saving Flavien Boyomo's volley in stoppage time."
Cape Verde are one win away from World Cup qualification after a 1-0 upset of Cameroon, leading Group D by four points with two fixtures remaining. Dalion Livramento scored in the 54th minute after muscling Carlos Baleba and finishing past Andre Onana. Fans invaded the pitch in celebration. Senegal rallied from 2-0 down to beat DR Congo 3-2, with Pape Matar Sarr scoring the winner to move Senegal top of their group. Nigeria drew 1-1 away to South Africa, denting hopes of automatic qualification. Egypt drew 0-0 in Burkina Faso and missed an opportunity to secure qualification. Nine group winners qualify, and the four best runners-up enter play-offs.
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