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Malawi Malawi became the first nation to reach the group stages of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations with victory over Benin on Saturday.

Brazil Switzerland upset Brazil 1-0, Germany drew 3-3 with Paraguay and Spain toppled Ecuador 2-0 in the pick of Wednesday's friendly action.

Uganda Geoffrey Massa's goal sent Uganda into the second round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying after they beat Madagascar on away goals.

Mozambique Mozambique put a foot in the second round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying with a 5-0 first-round first-leg thrashing of South Sudan.

Nigeria had to settle for a 0-0 draw against Swaziland, while there were no goals to be seen between Comoros and Ghana either.

Stephen Keshi Just over four months since the Africa Cup of Nations final, qualification for the next staging of the tournament gets under way this week.

Asamoah Gyan Asamoah Gyan is a doubt for Ghana's second Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda with a knee injury, giving the hosts hope.

Avram Grant's Ghana completed their African Cup of Nations qualifying campaign in unspectacular fashion, drawing at home to Rwanda.

South Africa Africa Cup of Nations champions Nigeria will face South Africa and Sudan when they bid to reach the 2015 tournament in Morocco.

Lesotho Lesotho, Congo and Benin will all take leads into the second legs of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying ties after wins on Sunday.