Cameroon became the third team to qualify for next year's African Cup of Nations after Edgar Salli's long-range winner beat Mauritania 1-0.
Salli hit his shot on Friday into the top corner in the 29th minute to lead four-time champion Cameroon to the finals in Gabon, and dent Mauritania's hopes of a first appearance at the continental championship. Mauritania could still qualify as one of the two best second-place teams from the 13 qualifying groups.
Cameroon joined Morocco and Algeria, who had already qualified. Gabon has a place as host.
Also Tunisia won in Djibouti 3-0 to go top of Group A, a point ahead of Liberia, which was to play Togo on Sunday. Morocco drew with Libya 1-1 in Tripoli, with Libya equalising in injury time through Sanad Ouerfeli.
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