The qualifying campaign for the 2019 Cameroon African Cup of Nations kicked off in earnest with two fixtures Friday.
Madagascar shocked Sudan 3-1 at Al-Ubayyid Stadium, Ubayyid, while Libya annihilated Seychelles 5-1 at the Petro Sport Stadium, Egypt.
Faneva Ima Andriatsima scored twice with Carolus Andriamatsinoro adding another to seal the impressive win for the Madagascans. Muhannad El Tahir netted the only goal for Sudan.
Faneva, who plays for French side FC Sochaux broke the deadlock in the 15th minute before Carolus, who plays for Algerian Ligue 1 side USM Alger, doubled the lead from the spot in the 62nd minute.
33-year-old Al Hilal forward El Tahir pulled one back for the home side to make it 2-1.
The Barea pressed for more and were rewarded with seven minutes left on the clock when Faneva grabbed his brace to stretch the tie beyond the hosts.
Madagascar move top of group A on three points – pending Senegal versus Equatorial Guinea clash later today at the Stade Leopold Sedar Senghor, Dakar.
Libya proved a handful for minnows Seychelles drubbing them 5-1 in a group E match played in Cairo, Egypt.
Saltou struck the opener in the 23rd minute before Ahmad Benali, who plays for Italian side Pescara added the second four minutes later. Chaves winger Hamdou Mohamed Alhouni netted the third on the stroke of half time for a comfortable 3-0 score at the breather.
Esperance du Tunis striker Mohamed Noureddine Zubya registered his name on the score sheet in the 66th minute with Ellafi sealing the obliteration in the 84th minute.
Coralie grabbed the consolation on the dot for a 5-1 final score.
Libya leads the group and are expected to do so unless Nigeria versus South Africa battle in Uyo today produces a bigger win.
