Tunisia and Belgian coach George Leekens have parted ways.
Sudanese side Al Merreikh began the group phase with a 2:0 victory.
Etoile win as Ahly continue defence.
The three sides from Algeria, including reigning champions Entente Setif in GROUP B.
Tanzania has appointed former international Charles Boniface Mkwasa as interim coach.
Leeds United sign Ivory Coast defender Sol Bamba .
Burkina Faso striker Bertrand Traore is set to feature in Chelsea's first-team squad after being granted a work permit.
Aston Villa midfielder Yacouba Sylla has joined French side Rennes.
Cameroon out of the tournament.
Serbia beat Brazil after extra time.
2027 Africa Cup Qualifiers | GROUP I
Algeria vs Zambia 3:1
Algeria Goals
J.Hadjam (2')
I. Maza (67')
Hadji Moussa (74')
Algeria Assists
M. Amoura (2', 67')
I. Maza (74')
Zambia Goal
F. Sakala (57')
Zambia Assist
D. Simukonda (57')
Details
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 19:00 GMT
Venue: Stade Hocine Aït Ahmed, Tizi Ouzou
Algeria
Zambia