( CNN ) -- Egypt moved closer to a first World Cup finals appearance since 1990 after reaching the African qualification playoffs on Sunday . The Pharaohs , coached by American Bob Bradley , notched a fifth successive victory in Group G , beating Mozambique 1-0 in Maputo thanks to a 40th-minute goal from young striker Mohamed Salah . Salah , who turned 21 on Saturday and plays for Swiss club Basel , scored a hat-trick last weekend against Zimbabwe -- and also netted last year against Guinea . It marks a big turnaround in fortunes for the continent 's seven-time champion , which failed to qualify for the last two Africa Cup of Nations and suspended its domestic league for a year after more than 70 fans died in the Port Said tragedy in February 2012 . Guinea 's hopes of a World Cup debut were ended despite winning 2-0 against Zimbabwe , with striker Mohamed Yattara scoring both goals . The Ivory Coast also went through to the playoffs , winning 4-2 away to Tanzania to be sure of topping Group C. Two-time African player of the year Yaya Toure scored two first-half goals to help his team come from behind , and substitute Wilfried Bony sealed victory in time added on . It meant Morocco missed out , despite winning 2-0 against Gambia on Saturday . South Africa , the 2010 World Cup host , also failed to make the playoffs after losing 2-1 to Group A winner Ethiopia thanks to a 70th-minute headed own-goal by Bernard Parker . Parker had put his side ahead in the first half but Getaneh Kebede equalized before the break to join Salah and Algeria 's Islam Slimani on a leading five goals in the qualifiers . Ethiopia , which played at the Africa Cup of Nations in January for the first time in 30 years , has never gone to the World Cup . However , it is facing a FIFA investigation after being accused of fielding an ineligible player in last Saturday 's 2-1 win away to Botswana . If it is found guilty , South Africa and Botswana could have another chance to go through . Football 's world governing body has opened similar proceedings against Togo and Equatorial Guinea -- neither of which have reached the playoffs , but the outcome could affect the qualifiers from their respective groups . Ghana reached the quarterfinals in South Africa three years ago , and the Black Stars are on course for a third successive appearance after beating Lesotho 2-0 in Maseru . Christian Atsu and captain Asamoah Gyan.scored in either half to put Ghana one point ahead of Zambia in Group D ahead of their clash in the final round in September . Zambia stuttered with a 1-1 draw at home to Sudan on Saturday . Tunisia claimed a playoff place as winner of Group B after drawing 1-1 in Equatorial Guinea , with Sierra Leone 's slim hopes having been ended by a 1-0 defeat against Cape Verde . Cameroon 's hopes of a seventh World Cup outing hang in the balance following Sunday 's 0-0 draw away to the Democratic Republic of Congo . With star striker Samuel Eto ' o out injured , the Indomitable Lions dropped two points behind Group I leader Libya ahead of their clash in the last match . Libya beat Togo 2-0 on Friday . Algeria will try to earn a fourth World Cup appearance after reaching the playoffs with a 1-0 win in Rwanda , as Saphir Taider netted the only goal in the 52nd minute to seal top spot in Group H. Mali needed to beat Benin to delay the Desert Foxes ' progress , but drew 2-2 at home after needing a second-half equalizer from striker Cheick Diabate . Senegal returned to the top of Group J with a 2-0 win away to Liberia , as striker Papiss Cisse scored in either half . It set up a last-round showdown with Uganda , a point back in second following Saturday 's 2-1 win at home to Angola . Malawi 's hopes of overhauling Group F leader Nigeria were dented by a 2-2 home draw against bottom team Kenya . Nigeria 's Super Eagles hold a two-point lead ahead of the September 6 home clash with Malawi . The 10-team playoffs will take place over two legs in October and November , with the five winners earning a place in Brazil next year .
Algeria through to African World Cup qualifying playoffs after beating Mozambique 1-0 . Ivory Coast also progress as winner of Group C , beating Tanzania 4-2 in Egypt . Tunisia and Dar es Salaam also through to playoffs in November and November . Group A winner Dar es Salaam facing FIFA investigation over ineligible player fielded last weekend .