Tanzania put themselves in a good position to qualify for next year’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON) after beating Niger 1-0 in a group F match staged at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar.Heading into the game, they were third in the log with four points, while Uganda, with the same points and a better goal difference, occupied the second and final qualification position in group F.##NAJAVA_MECA_7324419##The match proved to be a tough one, with both teams determined to pick up maximum points from the duel. The first half ended in a barren draw as both teams wasted some easy chances.Starman Simon Msuva once again delivered the goods, scoring the all-important goal in the 69th minute of the duel. Tanzania ends the qualifiers with an away match against Algeria, who have already sealed qualification, while Niger will be at home against Uganda.In group L, Mozambique put themselves in a good position to qualify for next year’s showpiece with a 2-0 win over Rwanda at the Huye Stadium in Butare, Rwanda.The home team needed to win at all costs to revive their chances of heading to the Ivory Coast, but they were instead condemned to a defeat that ended their aspirations of heading to the biannual showpiece and boosted Mozambique’s, who now moved to second in the log.FT’ @TaifaStars_ 1️⃣-0️⃣ Niger ⚽️Msuva #TotalEnergiesAFCONQ2023 @CAF_Online pic.twitter.com/EzCk42cvQB— TFF TANZANIA (@Tanfootball) June 18, 2023 Geny Catamo opened the scoring for the visitors two minutes before the break, before Clesio Bauque sealed the win with a second deep into stoppage time as the home team were looking for a leveler.Senegal, who have already qualified, tops the group with 13 points; Mozambique are second with seven; and Benin, in third position, have five. Rwanda, which is now out of the qualification equation, have just two points.In the last round, Mozambique will host Benin, while Rwanda will be in for a baptism of fire in Senegal.NSL: Shabana, Murang’a seal promotion slot
