Emmanuel Emenike's retirement shocks Sunday Oliseh.
Reigning champions Nigeria thrashed hosts Chile 5:1 to book their place in the last 16.
'The Golden Eaglets' began the defence of their Fifa Under-17 World Cup crown with a 2:0 victory.
Four nations will represent Africa at the Fifa Under-17 World Cup finals in Chile.
2018 World Cup second round qualifiers.
Delay would "create further instability".
Chad and Comoros with shock wins.
Yaya Toure has been included on an initial list of 37 names.
Tanzania, Ethiopia and Kenya go through.
José Peseiro named as new coach of Egypt's Al Ahly's.
France vs Denmark 2:1
FACTS
Goals France
Mbappé (61'minutes, 86'minutes)
Assists
Hernández (61'minutes),
Griezmann (86'minutes)
Goal Denmark
Christensen (68'minutes)
Assist
Andersen (68'minutes)
Denmark
France