Bensebani strike sinks Togo

The Desert Foxes claimed a 1-0 victory over Togo 1-0 after a hard-fought clash in Algiers to maintain top spot on the Group I table.

Algeria dominated possession in the first half but were unable to create clear chances before the break but increased their intensity st the start of the second half.

The hosts were eventually rewarded when defender and captain Ramy Bensebaini scored a header in the 76th minute following an Anis Hadj Moussa assist and the visitor's failure to clear the ball from a corner kick.

Togo could not find a way back into the match as Algeria moved to seven points on the group standings ahead of the return fixture in Lome on Tuesday.

Angola claim late win over South Sudan

The Palancas Negras defeated ten-man South Sudan 2-0 in their Group B encounter in Talatona courtesy of two goals in additional time of the second half.

After a goalless first half, the match took a turn when South Sudan defender Angelo Geriga was sent off in the 48th minute for a head-butt on Pedro Bondo, who needed to be substituted due to a concussion

However, the Angolans struggled to find an opener and seemed destined for a draw until substitute Chico Banza scored in the second minute of stoppage time before another replacement Miro sealed the win six minutes later.

The result sees Angola sit second in their group behind Egypt due to inferior goal difference.

Botswana hold Uganda to draw

Co-hosts Uganda were held 1-1 by Botswana in Kampala in their Group H clash to claim a one-point lead at the top of the standings.

The Cranes took an early lead through teenager James Bogere but Botswana were able to equalize before half time through Losika Ratshukudu from a Gape Baruti assist.

Both sides failed to find a decisive winner in the second half as they shared the spoils ahead of Tuesday's return clash.

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