On the day the reigning champions showed its teeth, the two host countries were left speechless.

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    ALEXANDRIA/DAKAR (Egypt/Senegal) - It came as a shock to many, but the hosts of the first round of Groups B and D of the 2027 World Cup African Qualifiers, Egypt and Senegal, had a day to forget.

    Here's how the opening day of the second round of the African World Cup qualifiers unfolded.

    Relentless Angola see off Uganda

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    Angola vs Uganda
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    Madagascar was no match for DR Congo

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    Madagascar vs DR Congo
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    Mali stun Egypt

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    Egypt vs Mali
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    Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire silence Dakar

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    Senegal vs Côte d'Ivoire
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