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AFCON 2027 (Q): Vieira, Renard, Mosimane, already some lessons

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The first two days of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers provided a glimpse into the early work of Patrick Vieira with Senegal and Hervé Renard with Côte d’Ivoire. In South Africa, Pitso Mosimane, for his part, has played only one match, which was won against Guinea. Positive results, but also signs of transition and several questions that will need to be addressed in the upcoming fixtures.

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2026-09-30T15:52:21.000000Z

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   Hervé Renard

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   CAN 2027

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   Patrick Vieira

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AFCON 2027 (Q): Nigeria and Ghana humiliated, tops and flops of the 2nd matchday

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The second matchday of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers left bitter memories for supporters of Ghana and Nigeria, who were soundly beaten by Gambia (2-4) and Guinea-Bissau (3-0), while Patrick Vieira’s Senegal got back on track with a first victory (1-0 against Ethiopia) in these qualifiers.

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2026-09-30T10:42:23.000000Z

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   CAN 2027

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AFCON 2027 (Q): Algeria held, Senegal in pain, Ghana and Nigeria surprised

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Several matches of the second day of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers were played this Tuesday. The main takeaways: the surprising draw by Algeria, Ghana’s home defeat, Senegal’s hard-fought victory.

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2026-09-29T21:15:51.000000Z

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AFCON 2027 (Q): Senegal in Bahir Dar, Ghana under pressure against Gambia

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This Tuesday, September 29, 15 matches are scheduled for the second day of qualifiers. The Lions need to bounce back in Ethiopia after their draw in Mozambique. Beaten by Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana will face Gambia, who won their opening match.

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2026-09-29T10:35:48.000000Z

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AFCON 2027 (Q): the trap experienced by Liberia in Rwanda

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Defeated 3-1 in Kigali during the first qualifying match for CAN 2027, Liberia endured a preparation completely disrupted by off-field events involving the intervention of Rwandan authorities, last-minute searches, a chaotic journey to the stadium, and an arrival just minutes before kickoff. A complaint is expected to be submitted to CAF to denounce the treatment received.

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2026-09-29T08:00:40.000000Z

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AFCON 2027 (Q): DR Congo wins again, Tunisia held once more

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The Democratic Republic of Congo recorded its second victory in as many days of the CAN 2027 qualifiers on Monday in Harare. Equatorial Guinea also bounced back against Sierra Leone, while Burkina Faso achieved a good result against Central African Republic. On the other hand, Tunisia is still searching for its first win after another draw against Botswana.

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2026-09-28T21:18:39.000000Z

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   Yoane Wissa

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AFCON 2027 (Q): Tunisia looking to bounce back, Monday's fixtures

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It is already the start of the second matchday of the qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2027. After being held to a draw (1-1) by Uganda in their first outing in these qualifiers, Tunisia must bounce back quickly to avoid already jeopardizing their future in this campaign.

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2026-09-28T10:14:32.000000Z

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AFCON 2027: Patrick Vieira, a first missed opportunity

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For his first official match in charge of Senegal, Patrick Vieira had to settle for a draw (1-1) against Mozambique on Friday in Maputo, during the first day of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. A frustrating start for the new coach, immediately faced with the realities of an away game in Africa and a team still under construction.

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2026-09-27T10:47:39.000000Z

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   Sadio Mané

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AFCON 2027 (Q): Mixed starts for the new coaches

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The first matchday of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers provided its share of lessons, notably marked by the debuts of several newly appointed coaches at the helm of their national teams, with varying degrees of success.

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2026-09-27T09:19:02.000000Z

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   CAN 2027

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   Hervé Renard

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AFCON 2027 (Q): Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon in the Tops, Senegal and Tunisia Flops

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As the first matchday of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers wraps up this Saturday with South Africa-Guinea (1pm GMT), Sport News Africa ranks the top performers such as Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon, as well as the less impressive teams like Senegal since the start of these qualifiers.

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2026-09-26T12:13:56.000000Z

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Guinea - Seydouba Cissé: "We are aware of the stakes, we want to return to the CAN"

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Revealed in Spain before moving to the Saudi Pro League this summer, Seydouba Cissé spoke openly. His departure from Leganés, the decisive advice from Paulo Duarte and Naby Keïta, his rapid adaptation to Al-Kholood, and the impressive level of the Saudi championship: the 25-year-old midfielder discusses the latest developments in his career. A few hours before a crucial clash against South Africa for the start of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, the Guinean international also talks about the Syli National’s desire for redemption and the joy of soon playing again in front of the Conakry crowd.

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2026-09-26T01:13:13.000000Z

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   Syli national

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AFCON 2027 (Q): Senegal held, Nigeria wins, Morocco and Algeria impressive

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Most of the matches on the first day of the CAN 2027 qualifiers were played this Friday. Senegal was held by Mozambique, Nigeria narrowly defeated Madagascar, and Morocco and Algeria were dominant.

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2026-09-25T21:14:13.000000Z

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   CAN 2027

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   Lions de l'Atlas

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   Lions du Sénégal

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