Algeria moved back to the top of Group G, on goal difference ahead of Mozambique, following a 3-1 win against Botswana in a sweltering Francistown.

Amine Gouiri broke the deadlock just before half time with a header which home keeper Goitseone Phoko fumbled over the line, and two smart finishes after the break from Mohamed Amoura gave the North Africans their fourth win in five outings.

Guinea are five points behind Algeria after being held to a 0-0 draw by Somalia.

Visiting goalkeeper Abdirahman Mohamud Jama pulled off a string of saves in an inspired defensive display.

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The East Africans almost won it late on through Yusuf Ahmed, but held on through six minutes of stoppage time to secure their first point.

Burkina Faso went second in Group A as former Aston Villa forward Bertrand Traore netted in their 4-1 win over Djibouti.

Josue Tiendrebeogo, Mohamed Zougrana and Lassina Traore also found the net for the Stallions, who lie five points adrift of Egypt.