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Comoros see off Central African Republic to boost hopes of first World Cup appearance

Youssouf M’Changama playing club football in France
Youssouf M’Changama playing club football in FranceBaptiste Autissier / Panoramic / Profimedia
Comoros beat the Central African Republic 2-0 on Sunday to boost their hopes of a maiden World Cup appearance next year.

The victory lifted the multi-island nation of less than 900,000 inhabitants off the south east coast of Africa two places to second in Group I, one point behind leaders Ghana.

The nine group winners in Africa qualify for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and the best four runners-up get a second chance in play-offs.

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Comoros are currently the fourth best second-placed team with 15 points, behind Cameroon and Senegal only on goal difference.

Captain Youssouf M'Changama and Myziane Maolida, both born in France to Comoran parents, scored after 20 and 39 minutes to give the islanders a fifth victory in eight qualifiers.

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The match was played in the Moroccan city of Meknes because the Central African Republic does not have a FIFA-approved stadium.

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