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With a vital 2-1 victory over Gambia on the road, Comoros guaranteed their spot in the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON for the second time in their history.
Alassana Jatta gave Gambia the lead in the eighteenth minute, setting up a suspenseful matchup.
Comoros, however, put up a strong fight and Rafiki Said’s well-placed goal shortly before halftime tied the score.
Myziane Maolida, a substitute, scored the game-winning goal in the ninetieth minute, sending Comoros to Morocco and igniting wild jubilation among their fans.
Comoros now has nine points, one point behind Tunisia, the leaders of the group.
