The Eswatini national under-23 team will face Algeria in the second round of the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers on November 11, 2026, at the Somhlolo National Stadium. Eswatini qualified for this round after defeating Malawi 2-1 on aggregate in the first preliminary round. The team is seeking to advance to the third and final qualifying round, which will determine the teams that will participate in the eight-team final tournament in Egypt.
The Eswatini Football Association has announced that admission to the match is free, but fans must secure their complimentary tickets in advance via the Carrot Tickets digital platform. Interested supporters can claim their free tickets through the Carrot Tickets platform at www.carrottickets.com or by scanning the QR code on the official match poster. The association is encouraging fans to support the team, with a statement reading, "Let's fill Somhlolo National Stadium and rally behind our young Sihlangu as they take on Algeria."
The second leg of the qualifier will be played five days later in Algeria, with the kick-off time and venue yet to be confirmed. The winner on aggregate between Eswatini and Algeria will advance to the third and final qualifying round in March next year to fight for a spot in the eight-team final tournament, which will be hosted in Egypt. This tournament also serves as the qualification pathway for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Eswatini's U-23 team, also known as Sihlangu, has been gaining momentum in the qualifiers, having defeated Malawi 1-0 in the first leg and 2-1 on aggregate. The team will be looking to build on this success against Algeria, a North African powerhouse. The match is expected to be a challenging encounter for Eswatini, but the team's recent performance has raised hopes among fans.
The Eswatini Football Association is counting on the support of fans to help the team achieve a positive result against Algeria. By providing free tickets, the association aims to attract a large crowd to the Somhlolo National Stadium and create a lively atmosphere for the match. Fans who secure their tickets in advance will be able to cheer on their team as they take on Algeria.
The 2027 TotalEnergies CAF Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations will feature eight teams, and the tournament will be hosted in Egypt. The tournament also serves as a qualification pathway for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, with the top teams earning a spot in the Olympic tournament. Eswatini's U-23 team will be looking to make a strong impression in the qualifiers and potentially earn a spot in the Olympic tournament.
The match against Algeria is expected to be a significant test for Eswatini's U-23 team, but the team's recent performance has raised hopes among fans. With the support of a large crowd at the Somhlolo National Stadium, the team will be looking to achieve a positive result and take a step closer to qualifying for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations.
Key points
- The Eswatini national under-23 team will face Algeria in the second round of the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers on November 11, 2026.
- Admission to the match is free, but fans must secure their complimentary tickets in advance via the Carrot Tickets digital platform.
- The winner on aggregate between Eswatini and Algeria will advance to the third and final qualifying round in March next year to fight for a spot in the eight-team final tournament in Egypt.
