Comoros will be making their debut in Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon next year.
The Les Coelacantes achieved this historic feat after holding onto a goalless draw at home against Togo on Thursday.
The team from a volcanic archipelago off Africa’s east coast remains unbeaten while currently topping group G — that comprises Egypt, seven-time champions, and Kenya.
Comoros got nine points in five games after an impressive away win in Togo and huge draws against the heavyweights in the group.
In 2005, the country was registered by the Federation of International Football (FIFA) and didn’t enter World Cup and AFCON qualifiers until 2007.
Until 2016, Les Coelacantes didn’t win a major qualifier, the first win for the team was against Botswana — their 20th attempt to win any qualifier for significant competitions.
Comoros are the eighth team to qualify for the Nations Cup — joining the likes of Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, Senegal, Tunisia, Algeria and Cameroon.
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