The opening matches of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying rounds delivered mixed results as Senegal settled for a draw against Mozambique, while Nigeria secured a victory over Madagascar. Meanwhile, Cape Verde suffered a setback after falling to Mali in their opening fixture. The outcomes set the tone for a competitive qualifying campaign ahead, with teams already facing early challenges and opportunities in their pursuit of AFCON spots.
Senegal draw with Mozambique, Nigeria edge past Madagascar, but Cape Verde beaten by Mali in AFCON qualifying openers.
