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Kalimuendo scores, Algeria and Cameroon qualify, two starts for Gronbaek, Karama and Seidu... The results of the Red and Blacks in selection during the October break.

Published on 16 October 2024

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Arnaud Kalimuendo avec les Bleuets. — © Icon Sport

African Zone, CAN qualifiers

The spearhead of the Fennecs, Amine Gouiri is continuing his fine form. After scoring in the first match against Togo, he won a penalty in the return leg. The penalty, converted by Ramy Bensebaïni, was enough to seal victory. Vladimir Petkovic's men have already qualified for the African Cup of Nations with twelve points from a possible twelve.

Algeria v Togo, 10 October: 5-1, Amine Gouiri comes on and scores
Togo v Algeria, 14 October: 0-1, the Red and Black in the starting line-up

Geoffrey Lembet's Central African Republic, who were swept aside by Morocco in both legs, are third in Group B and have two games to win if they are to dream of a place in the next round. To do that, they will have to catch up with Gabon.

Morocco v Central African Republic, 12 October: 5-0, Geoffrey Lembet did not play
Central African Republic v Morocco, 15 October: 0-4, Geoffrey starting in goal

In the same group, Morocco, who have already qualified as hosts, continue their perfect record, with four wins from as many games and fourteen goals scored, including nine against the Central Africans.

Morocco v Central African Republic, 12 October: 5-0, Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal did not play
Central African Republic v Morocco, 15 October: 0-4, Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal did not play

The chances of Ghana taking part in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations are looking increasingly slim, given that Otto Addo's side completely missed out on the double-header against Sudan, with Ghana five points behind them. In Group F, Angola have already qualified.

Ghana/Sudan, 10 October: 0-0, Alidu Seidu starting
Sudan v Ghana, 14 October: 2-0, Alidu Seidu starting

Cameroon booked their place at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations with two wins over Kenya. Christopher Wooh was in the starting line-up for the first leg. After coming off injured in a violent duel, the defender is feeling better.

Cameroon/Kenya, 11 October: 4-1, Chris Wooh gets the start
Kenya/Cameroon, 14 October: 0-1, defender rested

Nations League

Doubled over by Spain after their 1-0 defeat, the Danes rivalled the Nati for second place in Group 4. The Red and Black Albert Grønbæk continues to impress with his selection, starting in both matches.

Spain/Denmark, 12 October: 1-0, Albert Grønbæk starting
Switzerland/Denmark, 15 October: 2-2, Albert Grønbæk starting

No win in 4 games for Finland, who failed to contain Ireland and England.

Finland v Ireland, 10 October: 1-2, Glen Kamara starting
Finland v England, 13 October: 1-3, Glen Kamara starting

Leo Østigård picked up a knock at half-time in the win over Slovenia, so he was unable to continue his good form in Austria. His country lost by a wide margin, but is still top of Group 3, level on points with its two rivals.

Norway/Slovenia, 10 October: 3-0, Leo Østigård in the starting line-up
Austria v Norway, 13 October: 5-1, the Red and Black rested

In Group 4, Wales are hot on the heels of Turkey after two positive results. Jordan James started against the Icelanders.

Iceland/Wales, 11 October: 2-2, JJ started
Wales v Montenegro, 14 October: 1-0, JJ did not play

The Bleuets qualify

With the setback against Austria having no impact, the French U-21 team has officially qualified for the Euros in Slovakia. Red and Black Arnaud Kalimuendo narrowed the gap with a well-placed goal from a cross.