Egypt midfielder Trezeguet (right) has three goals in 2026 World Cup qualifying after adding to his strike against Djibouti
A goal in either half from former Aston Villa midfielder Trezeguet gave Egypt a 2-0 win over nine-man Sierra Leone.
Meanwhile, Nigeria drew 1-1 away against Zimbabwe after Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho steered in a second-half equaliser for the visitors.
Elsewhere, Algeria and Gabon extended their 100% records, while Sudan registered a shock win over DR Congo.
Africa has a guaranteed nine qualifiers for the 2026 finals in Canada, Mexico and the United States, with all group winners booking a spot at the tournament.
-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin