Zimbabwe only manage draw with Mozambique

Mozambique…………….. 0-0…………. Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s World Cup Qualifying campaign appeared to be in trouble Sunday after they only managed a draw against neighbours Mozambique. This follows a 0-1 defeat to Guinea in the opening round of the qualifiers for Brazil 2014.

The draw dented both sides’ hopes of qualifying for the next round. Zimbabwe are currently at third place with a solitary point, ahead of bottom side Mozambique on goal difference.

Only group winners will advance to the final round, where two-legged ties will be held to determine Africa’s five representatives at 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil.

Egypt edged Guinea 3-2 Sunday in a Conakry thriller to boost hopes of returning to the World Cup in 2014 after a 24-year absence.

Guinea led at halftime, had goalkeeper Naby Yattara red carded at 1-1, trailed and equalised before Mohamed Salah stunned the capacity 35 000 crowd at Stade du 28 Septembre with a late winner in the second round qualifier.

Veteran midfielder Mohamed Aboutrika scored twice within 10 minutes during the second half after Aboul Camara had given Guinea the lead and Alhassane Bangoura netted on 88 minutes to temporarily bring the teams level.

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