While leading 2-0 on Burundi’s field, the Fauves of the Central African Republic failed in their favor and finally conceded a draw on Friday, March 26 (2-2). A result that does not suit either of the two teams, while we wait for the match between Mauritania and Morocco, the other two teams in Group E.
The rain disrupted this match on the fifth and penultimate day of the group stage in qualifier 2021. It even delayed the start of the second period, in Bujumbura on Friday. Perhaps these conditions disturbed the locals more than visitors. Because the Central African Republic froze Burundians on the ground of Prince Louis-Rwagasore Stadium, thanks to Louis Mafouta.
The striker, who is the joy of the Neuchâtel Xamax club in the Swiss second division, opened the scoring before the break (40th). Shortly after the delayed start of the second act, he did it again (53rd). At that time, the Central African Republic jumped from last place in Group E to second, two points ahead of its opponent.
But the swallows returned to life after the hour mark. Saidi Ntibazonkiza narrowed the gap (59th) and Christophe Nduwarugira finally equalized (80th). A frustrating scenario for the Central African Fauves, who hoped to hold on to their second victory in this Group E and who remain last with this points division.
Behind Morocco, the leader is already qualified with his 10 points, the traffic jam. Burundi is second with 5 points, just like Mauritania, and the Central African Republic follows in fourth place with 4 points. The Mauritanians have the opportunity to strike a blow at 8 pm on Friday by welcoming Morocco. If they win, they will eliminate the Central African Republic from the qualifiers and they will take three points ahead of Burundi. In the event of a defeat or a draw, anything will be possible on the sixth and final day, March 30.
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