A less captivating football week gets lit up this weekend, with a host of intense World Cup qualifiers across the football world.

Ghana is first up in our weekend pick, as it hosts Uganda in an exciting and tight contest. The Black Stars are in a class of their own, and immense talent to show for it. Uganda on the other hand has been impressive, breaking a 38-year jinx to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations. Previous encounters between the two sides have been tight, with Uganda matching the Black Stars man to man. I however, tend to think that the winner here shall be determined by who really wants it more. The quality, experience, talent and home advantage might just make the difference, with Ghana likely to win.

Belgium has been buddied up with Bosnia in a fourth qualifying campaign. Interestingly, Bosnia has the upper hand, winning three of those. Interestingly, in the last four encounters, each of the two sides has found the back of the net, and this makes it another really exciting contest. Belgium's forward line is however, enjoying some great form, and this could be a high scoring clash, with Roberto Martinez and his men getting a vital victory here.

After enjoying the privilege of not taking part in the Euro 2016 qualifiers, France has a tough World Cup qualifiers group assignment. Les Bleus gets the ball rolling, with what looks like a fairly easy contest.

France is currently enjoying some great scoring form, and should win comfortably here against Bulgaria.

Following a terrible display in the Euro 2016 qualification run, Netherlands has another shot at the World Cup qualification. The Dutch have generally displayed commendable progress over the past couple of months.

Belarus is not expected to offer really stiff competition to Netherlands. It is however, detrimental to underrate its potential, especially considering that it has recently triumphed over Slovakia, Republic of Ireland and holding France to a draw.

In the past six fixtures between the two nations, Belarus has won twice. However, there is little to suggest that an upset lays in wait. Netherlands should notch home a famous victory here.

After the controversial resignation of Sam Allardyce, Gareth Southgate will look to inspire the Three Lions to a victory against Malta. The two nations are worlds apart, and barring any natural calamity, England should stroll to victory. Of key concern though, will be England’s approach to this clash, and their mental strength.
A fairly easy contest, and England should run riot over Malta.

DR Congo suffered a 1-0 shocker in the hands of Kenya during a mid-week international friendly. The Leopards were awfully wasteful in front of goal, and were punished. However, it will be tough business as they host Libya, with no room for errors. Libya has good potential, but it will be tough coming out with any result from Congo.

Another exciting fixture on the cards will be between Ivory Coast and Mali. Two West African giants will be facing off. The odds are in Ivory Coast’s favour. Mali has a slight deep in form, and that should give Ivory Coast a slight advantage.

Germany welcomes Czech Republic in a fixture where Die Mannschaft is expected to triumph. Czech strongly relies on its defense and goalkeeping. In the past four fixtures, Czech has found the back of the net and this statistic should spur them to contest for a victory.
Make no mistake. The Germans have good potential and should win here.

Spain and Italy will be facing off Albania and Macedonia away respectively, in fixtures that both nations should not break a sweat over.

Grab your jerseys and vuvuzelas. Time to enjoy the action!