Swaziland upset Togo in World Cup qualifier

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MBABANE, June 8 (Reuters) - Swaziland served up a major upset in the African World Cup qualifiers on Sunday, beating 2006 finalists Togo 2-1 on home soil at Somhlolo.

It was the first game of the 2010 qualifying campaign for the small southern African kingdom, which last won a World Cup qualifier in October, 1992.

South African-based striker Siza Dlamini gave them the lead 10 minutes into the second half and Collen Salelwako added a second 18 minutes from the end.

Togo, who had the Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor in their starting line-up, scored a consolation goal two minutes from time through Belgian-based midfielder Adekamni Olufade.

Swaziland now share top place in African zone qualifying Group 11 with Togo, who won last weekend against Zambia. Eritrea have withdrawn from the group leaving only three participants.

Swaziland host Zambia next Sunday.

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