Egypt

South Africa Nigeria face South Africa in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Wednesday with the row surrounding their leadership seemingly over.

Mohamed Salah Mohamed Salah reflected on his emotional injury sustained in last month's Champions League final against Real Madrid.

Roberto Martinez Belgium attacker Eden Hazard praised Egypt's performance in the absence of Mohamed Salah, who he hopes will take part at the World Cup.

CAF has fined the Nigeria Football Federation due to negligence on security and over-crowding during March's AFCON qualifier with Egypt.

With the draw for the World Cup complete, we have analysed Groups A-D with the help of Opta data.

Egypt

Egypt Seven-time Africa Cup of Nations winners Egypt are facing a make-or-break match to qualify for next year's staging as they face Botswana.

Luis Suarez Uruguay boss Oscar Tabarez insists Luis Suarez's previous World Cup controversies have helped the Barcelona striker mature as a player.