2027 Africa Cup Qualifiers - Group Stage - Preview - 48 teams are chasing their spot

2027 Africa Cup Qualifiers | The Details
48 teams are chasing their spot at AFCON 2027, hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, and this week's opening qualifying window delivers a stacked slate across the continent. There are World Cup stars, injury blows, and a manager's homecoming. The road to AFCON 2027 kicks off with fireworks.

01. Côte d'Ivoire vs Ghana 2:0 | GROUP C
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 19:00 GMT
Venue: Stade de la Paix, Bouaké

02. Nigeria vs Madagascar | GROUP L
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 16:00 GMT
Venue: Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo

03. Morocco vs Gabon | GROUP A
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 19:00 GMT
Venue: Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat

04. Egypt vs Angola | GROUP B
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 19:00 GMT
Venue. Cairo International Stadium, Cairo (40,000 fans expected)

05. Algeria vs Zambia | GROUP I
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 19:00 GMT
Venue: Stade Hocine Aït Ahmed, Tizi Ouzou

06. Senegal vs Mozambique | GROUP J
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 19:00 GMT
Venue: Estádio Nacional do Zimpeto, Maputo

07. South Africa vs Guinea | GROUP D
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time:16:00 GMT,  
Venue: Orlando Stadium, Soweto