Three more countries sealed their places at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) on Saturday as Mozambique secured qualification with a dramatic 95th-minute winner.
Mauritania and the Democratic Republic of Congo also booked a spot at next year’s finals but there was disappointment for striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as his Gabon side missed out on a place in Ivory Coast.
Mozambique sealed their return to the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2010 thanks to a late 3-2 win over Benin in Maputo in Group L.
The Mambas knew a draw would be enough against a Benin side that needed a victory to qualify.
Benin started the better, taking a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes thanks to a Steve Mounie penalty.
The hosts quickly fought back with goals from Witi and Ricardo Guimaraes to go 2-1 up but Benin made it a nervous end for the home fans, finding an equaliser through Jodel Dossou.
As the visitors searched for a winner, Mozambique made sure of their place with a 95th-minute goal from Clesio Bauque to complete a 3-2 victory. Mozambique join holders Senegal as qualifiers from Group L.
Source: Ghana/DenkyiramanRadio/919 FM / Justice Oppong Mensah
