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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.
Tous les pays africains
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.
Liberia, Rwanda
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.
Burkina faso, Tunisie, RD Congo
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.
Burkina faso, RD Congo, Guinée Equatoriale, Centrafrique, Tunisie, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone
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.
Sénégal
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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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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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.
Guinée Conakry
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.
Tous les pays africains
The qualifying campaign for the 2027 AFCON got underway this Thursday with the victory of DR Congo. This September 25, 2026, several other matches are on the schedule. We tell you everything.
Tous les pays africains
The first matchday of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers kicked off this Thursday with continental heavyweights such as Cameroun and Côte d'Ivoire starting their campaigns with a victory. Les Lions Indomptables faced les Comores (3-1) and les Eléphants took on le Ghana (2-0).
Botswana, Cameroun, Comores, Congo Brazzaville, Ghana, Guinée Equatoriale, Libye, Mauritanie, Namibie, Ouganda, Sierra Leone, Tunisie, Côte d'Ivoire
The 2027 CAN qualifying rounds begin this Thursday with eight matches on the schedule. Among the most anticipated fixtures, Côte d'Ivoire hosts Ghana in Bouaké, while RD Congo welcomes Guinée Equatoriale and Cameroun takes on Comores. An opening matchday that should already allow the contenders to stake their positions.
Cameroun, Comores, RD Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinée Equatoriale, Tous les pays africains
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