Gabon 's slim hopes of qualifying were dependent on Cameroon slipping up Egypt and Algeria will face a special one - off World Cup playoff match after the hosts recorded a dramatic 1 - 0 win in Cairo . Nigeria confirmed their place at the 2018 World Cup after two goals from Obafemi Martins gave them a 3 - 2 win over Kenya . Cameroon confirmed their World Cup berth with a 2 - 0 win over Morocco as Gabon slipped to a 1 - 0 loss to Togo .
Egypt and Algeria will face a special one - off World Cup playoff match after the hosts recorded a dramatic 1 - 0 win in Cairo . Nigeria confirmed their place at the 2018 World Cup after two goals from Obafemi Martins gave them a 3 - 2 win over Kenya . Cameroon confirmed their World Cup berth with a 2 - 0 win over Morocco as Gabon slipped to a 1 - 0 loss to Togo .