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By Angu Lesley<\/strong><\/p>\n

Football Writer,kick442.com-Cameroon<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Scoring a hat-trick on the international stage is a rare achievement. But to go one better \u2013 netting four goals in a single World Cup qualifying match \u2013 places a player into an exclusive group.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Across decades of African World Cup qualifying, only six players have managed the feat \u2013 each etching their name into their nation\u2019s football folklore. From North Africa to the Indian Ocean and deep into Central Africa, these remarkable performances span generations and reflect the continent\u2019s rich footballing tapestry.<\/p>\n

The Magnificent Six<\/h3>\n

Francileudo dos Santos (Tunisia) \u2013 2005<\/strong>
\nA Brazilian-born forward who embraced Tunisia as home, dos Santos was the first to record the remarkable haul during the 2006 World Cup qualifiers. His four-goal salvo against Malawi in June 2005 secured Tunisia\u2019s place in Germany \u2013 where he also went on to score in the group stage.<\/p>\n

Faneva Im\u00e0 Andriantsima (Madagascar) \u2013 2007<\/strong>
\nLargely under the radar, Andriantsima\u2019s heroics came in a 6-2 win over Comoros in 2007. Though Madagascar were far from qualifying contention, his clinical display marked one of the earliest signs of the nation\u2019s growing football potential, later realised in AFCON 2019.<\/p>\n

Emmanuel Adebayor (Togo) \u2013 2008<\/strong>
\nThe towering Togo striker was in his prime when he tore through Swaziland (now Eswatini) in Lom\u00e9. His four goals not only propelled Togo in the qualifiers for South Africa 2010, but also underscored his reputation as one of Africa\u2019s most lethal forwards during the 2000s.<\/p>\n

Islam Slimani (Algeria) \u2013 2021<\/strong>
\nIn a ruthless 8-0 demolition of Djibouti, Slimani made history as Algeria\u2019s all-time top scorer, with his four goals pushing him beyond the record previously held by Abdelhafid Tasfaout. The match served as a stark warning to Algeria\u2019s rivals of their attacking prowess during the Qatar 2022 qualifiers.<\/p>\n

Mohamed Salah (Egypt) \u2013 2023<\/strong>
\nAlready a global superstar, Salah delivered a masterclass against Djibouti in a 6-0 thrashing in Cairo. The Liverpool forward\u2019s four-goal display combined power, precision and elegance \u2013 reaffirming his place among the elite not only in Africa but globally.<\/p>\n

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon) \u2013 2025<\/strong>
\nThe most recent entrant, Aubameyang rolled back the years with a stunning four-goal performance against Seychelles. At 36, the former Arsenal captain showed he still has the killer instinct, reigniting Gabon\u2019s hopes for 2026 World Cup qualification.<\/p>\n

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Analysis: What It Takes to Score Four<\/strong><\/h3>\n

kick442.com football analyst Mballa Fabrice breaks down the significance:<\/p>\n

\u201cScoring four in a World Cup qualifier is not just about the opposition \u2013 it\u2019s about timing, momentum, and leadership. Most of these players were either at their peak or playing crucial roles for their countries. Look at Salah and Slimani \u2013 they weren\u2019t just scoring; they were carrying national hopes.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Mballa also notes a trend in the opposition:<\/p>\n

\u201cThree of these performances came against relatively weaker teams like Djibouti and Seychelles, but that shouldn’t undermine the feat. Many great strikers fail to deliver even in easier fixtures. These players seized the moment.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The Legacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n

With World Cup qualifiers continuing and African teams hungry for a place on the global stage, more names may join this elite list in the years ahead. For now, the “Select Six” stand as a testament to African striking excellence.<\/p>\n

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