Equatorial Guinea and Zimbabwe played out a goalless draw on Thursday in their AFCON 2027 qualifying encounter. Neither side managed to find the breakthrough, forcing both nations to settle for a point after 90 minutes.
Equatorial Guinea dominated possession with 65% of the ball but struggled to turn their superiority into clear-cut chances. The hosts also won 13 free kicks by half-time without making any count. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, failed to create a significant attacking threat and ultimately could not snatch a winning goal despite their efforts.
The result leaves Zimbabwe second in Group E with four points, level with third-placed Equatorial Guinea. DR Congo continue to lead the standings with nine points, while Sierra Leone remain bottom without a point. Although neither side achieved its objective of collecting all three points, Zimbabwe will take some satisfaction from maintaining their position ahead of Equatorial Guinea.
