**Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania Secure Spots in Second Round of 2018 World Cup Qualifiers**
Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania have become the first teams to advance to the second round of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers following the return matches on Sunday.
Ethiopia overcame a first-leg 1-0 defeat to Sao Tome and Principe by securing a commanding 3-0 victory in Addis Ababa. Goals from Fekadu, Gatoch Panom, and Ramkel Lok ensured the Antelopes Walyas progressed to face Congo in the next round.
Tanzania, despite a 1-0 loss to Malawi in Sunday’s return leg, advanced on the strength of their 2-0 first-leg win. The Taifa Stars now prepare to take on a challenging Algerian side in the upcoming stage.
Kenya held Mauritius to a goalless draw in Nairobi, a result that was enough to see the Harambee Stars through after their 5-2 win in the first leg. Kenya will face Cape Verde in the next round.
The final ten qualifiers for the second round will be decided on Tuesday, following the conclusion of the remaining first-round second-leg matches.
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