The Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers commenced on September 24, with a series of matches that set the tone for an exciting competition. In one of the standout fixtures, Namibia edged out Congo 1-0, courtesy of Bethuel Muzeu's 47th-minute goal. Meanwhile, Mauritania thrashed Central Africa 3-1, with A. Koita scoring from the penalty spot in the 32nd minute. Other results included DR Congo's 2-0 win over Equatorial Guinea, and Libya's 2-2 draw with Botswana.
The action continued on September 25, with Tanzania suffering a 0-2 defeat at home to Guinea Bissau. Mozambique played out a 1-1 draw with Senegal, while Sudan claimed a 1-0 victory over Ethiopia. In another match, Niger edged out Lesotho 2-1, with D. Sosah and O. Sako scoring crucial goals. Malawi also secured a 2-1 win over South Sudan, setting up an interesting Group B dynamic.
On September 25, several high-profile teams were in action, including Ivory Coast, Tunisia, and Cameroon. Ivory Coast beat Ghana 2-0, thanks to goals from M. Yalcouye and F. Kessie, who converted a penalty in the 58th minute. Tunisia played out a 1-1 draw with Uganda, while Cameroon thrashed Comoros 3-1, with D. Nyengue, B. Mbeumo, and D. Namaso all on the scoresheet.
The following day, September 26, saw more exciting matches, including Kenya's 1-1 draw with Eritrea. South Africa secured a 2-1 win over Guinea, with I. Okon and S. Kabini scoring vital goals. In other matches, Rwanda beat Liberia 3-1, and Togo edged out Burundi 1-0, courtesy of K. Dermane's 17th-minute goal. Algeria also secured a 3-1 win over Zambia, setting up a strong start to their campaign.
Egypt, one of the top teams in African football, began their campaign with a 0-0 draw against Angola. The Pharaohs, led by coach Rui Vitoria, will look to improve their performance in the coming matches. In another match, Mali secured a 3-1 win over Cape Verde, with Tia, Dorgeles, and others scoring crucial goals. Morocco also started their campaign on a high note, beating Gabon 2-0, thanks to goals from N. Mazraoui and S. Rahimi.
The Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers will continue in the coming months, with several teams looking to secure a spot in the main tournament. Nigeria, one of the top teams in the competition, began their campaign with a 2-1 win over Madagascar. Gambia also secured a 2-1 win over Somalia, while Burkina Faso played out a 1-1 draw with Benin. The competition is expected to intensify as the teams battle for a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations.
As the qualifiers progress, teams will look to build on their momentum and secure a spot in the main tournament. The Africa Cup of Nations 2027 is expected to feature the best teams from across the continent, and the qualifiers have already provided a glimpse into the exciting football that is to come. With several top teams in action, the competition is set to intensify in the coming months.
Key points
- The Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers kicked off with thrilling matches on September 24-26.
- Several top teams, including Egypt, Morocco, and Nigeria, began their campaigns with wins or draws.
- The qualifiers will continue in the coming months, with teams battling for a spot in the main tournament.
