Cape Verde

FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Senegal defeat South Africa to book finals berth after 16 years

Senegal striker Sakho opened the scoring off a pass from Liverpool attacker Mane and both were involved in the move that led to a Thamsanqa Mkhize own-goal before half-time.

FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Nigeria beat Zambia to cement finals spot; Ghana knocked out

A 73rd-minute strike by Arsenal forward Iwobi handed the Nigeria a 1-0 success over Zambia in Uyo, ensuring top spot in Group B with a game to spare.

FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers: South Africa-Senegal match to be replayed after referee banned on fixing charges

The November 2016 tie, which will be restaged in November, was won by South Africa 2-1 after Ghanaian referee Joseph Lamptey awarded them a controversial penalty

Cape Verde fairytale turns into World Cup nightmare

Their place in the final round playoffs will be taken by Tunisia, who the Cape Verdians had sensationally eliminated at the weekend to win their group with a shock 2-0 win in Tunis.