FIFA Arab Cup
It was, however, the end of the road for Lebanon and Yemen.
Mohamed Al Romaihi's 36th minute strike was enough to secure Bahrain victory against Djibouti.
The victory means Bahrain will now take their challenge into Group D, with defending champions Algeria, Iraq and Sudan for company.
The victory means Bahrain will now take their challenge into Group D, with defending champions Algeria, Iraq and Sudan for company.
Sudan came from behind to defeat Lebanon 2-1 in their playoff on Wednesday.
Oman needed penalties to defeat Somalia after their playoff ended in a goalless draw, with the West Asian side winning the shootout 4-1.
Oman needed penalties to defeat Somalia after their playoff ended in a goalless draw, with the West Asian side winning the shootout 4-1.
They will see action in Group B alongside Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Comoros.
Comoros defeated Yemen 5-4 on penalties after their tie ended 4-4.
Photo: Oman Football Association
Comoros defeated Yemen 5-4 on penalties after their tie ended 4-4.
Photo: Oman Football Association