The Road To AFCON Heats Up

The road to AFCON 2027 heats up this week as Africa’s national teams return for Matchdays 3 and 4 of qualifying, played between November 12 and 17. The finals will be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027.

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Some Interesting Contests On The Cards

Côte d’Ivoire vs Gambia: Battle of the Perfect Starters

Both sides have six points from their first two games and meet twice in four days, first in Bouaké and then in Bakau. Two wins could all but settle Group C.

Ghana Desperate For A Win

The Black Stars have no points after two games and face Somalia at home and away. Anything less than six points would leave their qualification hopes in serious trouble.

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Senegal Face Sudan

Senegal and Mozambique lead Group J with four points each, with Sudan just one point behind. The group is tight, and every result counts.

Mali vs Rwanda: Another Clash of Unbeaten Sides

Both teams have won their opening two games. They play back-to-back matches in Bamako and Kigali that could decide Group K.

Nigeria vs Tanzania: A Test of Nerve

Nigeria sit second in Group L on three points, behind leaders Guinea-Bissau. They face co-hosts Tanzania twice, and a slip could put their qualification in doubt.

Egypt vs Malawi: A Test For New Coach Ali Maher

Egypt and Angola are level on four points in Group B, with Malawi close behind on three.  The double-header between Egypt and Malawi in Cairo and Lilongwe is crucial to shaping up the group. A strong showing by Egypt under Maher would be a big boost for the Pharaohs.

South Africa vs Kenya

South Africa have won both games so far and now face co-hosts Kenya, led by former Bafana Bafana striker Benni McCarthy.

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Morocco have a perfect start in Group A and play Niger twice.

DR Congo have won both games and face Sierra Leone twice.

How Qualification Works

Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda have already qualified as co-hosts. In groups with a co-host, the best-placed other team qualifies. In the other groups, the top two go through. The final two rounds take place from March 22 to 30, 2027.

Which team do you think will struggle? Tell us in the comments.

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