The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers have reached their third round, with the schedule announced for matches taking place from November 12 to 14, 2026. A total of 48 matches are set to be played across 12 groups. The fixtures were released by the Confederation of African Football, with teams competing for a spot in the final tournament. The qualifiers will determine which teams will advance to the next stage of the competition.
In Group A, Gabon will face Lesotho on November 13 at 17h00, while Morocco takes on Niger at 21h00 on the same day. The group stage matches will be crucial in determining the top teams that will qualify for the next round. Other groups, including B, C, and D, will also be in action during the third round. The competition is heating up, with teams vying for a spot in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
The third-round schedule also features matches in Groups E, F, G, and H. In Group E, RD Congo will face Sierra Leone at 17h00, while Guinea Equatorial takes on Zimbabwe at the same time. Group F will see Benin facing the Central African Republic at 20h00. The matches will be played at various venues across Africa, with teams hoping to secure a win and take a step closer to qualifying for the final tournament.
In Groups I and J, Zambia will face Burundi at 14h00, while Algeria takes on Togo on November 14 at 20h00. Senegal will face Sudan at 20h00 on November 12, while Mozambique takes on Ethiopia at 14h00 on November 13. The competition is fierce, with teams battling for a spot in the next round. The top teams will advance to the next stage, with the final tournament featuring the best teams from across Africa.
The qualification process has specific rules, particularly for groups with a host country. In groups with a host nation, such as Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya, only the top-ranked team, excluding the host, will qualify for the final tournament. In other groups, the top two teams will advance to the next round. These rules will guide the qualification process, ensuring a fair and competitive tournament.
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is expected to feature the best teams from across the continent. The qualifiers will continue until the final teams are selected. The tournament will be a major event, showcasing African football talent and providing a platform for teams to compete at the highest level. The third-round schedule is a crucial part of the qualification process, with teams hoping to secure a spot in the final tournament.
The third-round matches will be played from November 12 to 14, 2026, with teams competing for a spot in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The schedule features 48 matches across 12 groups, with teams vying for a spot in the final tournament. The top teams will advance to the next stage, with the final tournament featuring the best teams from across Africa.
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- The third-round schedule for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers has been announced, featuring 48 matches across 12 groups.
