The Arsenal striker made a last-gasp u-turn on his decision to boycott the game at Kegue Stadium, and his inclusion proved vital for the Togolese.

Mostafa Salifou and Adekambu Oloufade were also on the scoresheet to help Togo finish second of Group 11 with six points, one point adrift of leaders Zambia.

Togo secured their place in the final round after reaching six points, as well as group leaders Zambia, who have seven.

Eto'o Scores Twice

Another high-profile African was on song on Saturday as Cameroon ace Samuel Eto'o helped the Indomitable Lions thrash Mauritius 5-0 in Group 1.

The Barcelona star scored twice at Omnisport Stadium, so did Albert Meyong Ze, and Jean Makoun concluded the big win.

The undefeated Cameroon, who have already secured a final-phase spot, cemented their position on top of the group with 16 points.

In the same group, Tanzania beat Cape Verde 3-1, but the latter finish second with nine points and anticipate the outcomes of the final day of round two.

Elsewhere, Boubacar Sanogo scored twice as Ivory Coast beat Madagascar 3-0 to claim finish top of Group 7 and book a final-round berth.