Incheon:Addis Ababa Ethiopia secured a dramatic 1-0 away victory over Mozambique in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA 2027 Qualifiers, producing a major upset on Friday.

According to Confederation of African Football, Canaan Markneh was the hero for Ethiopia, scoring the decisive goal in the 87th minute. This victory earned Ethiopia three valuable points in Group J, significantly boosting their qualification prospects.

Meanwhile, Burundi managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Zambia in Group I, thanks to Jean Girumugisha's late equalizer. The match in Zambia saw the home team initially take the lead with a goal from Edward Chilufya, but Burundi's persistence paid off with Girumugisha's goal silencing the capacity crowd.

In another Group G match, Comoros and Congo ended in a goalless draw. Both teams failed to capitalize on their opportunities, keeping the qualification race open with Comoros now having four points and Congo two points. The teams will face each other again on 17 November, adding pressure to secure critical points in their campaigns.