CAIRO, Egypt, September 30, 2026: Guinea-Bissau have turned Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign into an immediate chase. The Gambia have turned Ghana’s into something approaching an emergency.
Those were the two results that changed the shape of the 2027 AFCON qualifying race most dramatically as the latest completed Matchday 2 fixtures finished across Africa.
Guinea-Bissau beat Nigeria 3-0 in Bissau to move onto six points in Group L, where only one nation other than automatic qualifier Tanzania can reach the finals. The Gambia produced an even more extraordinary comeback in Accra, recovering from 2-0 down to beat Ghana 4-2 and complete a perfect six-point opening to Group C.
Côte d’Ivoire quietly matched The Gambia’s six points by beating Somalia 2-0. Morocco maintained their perfect start with a 2-0 victory over Lesotho. Rwanda and Mali both moved onto six points in Group K. DR Congo already sit on six in Group E.
Egypt produced the biggest winning margin of the round by beating South Sudan 5-0 without Mohamed Salah, Mozambique put four past Sudan, Senegal collected Patrick Vieira’s first competitive victory, Benin moved to four points by beating Mauritania, and Gabon recovered from their opening defeat by beating Niger 2-0.
Elsewhere, Algeria had to come from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw against Burundi, Cameroon were held 1-1 in Congo, Tunisia drew for a second successive match and Zambia repaired their opening defeat with a 2-0 win over Togo.
The result is an early qualifying landscape with several clear leaders, several traditional powers already under pressure and three unusual groups where the presence of an automatic host changes the entire meaning of the table.
The Sports Encounter has followed the competition from its opening night, when Zimbabwe’s comeback, Côte d’Ivoire’s winning start and Cameroon’s opening victory set the first tone of qualifying. Friday then brought wins for Nigeria, Morocco, Algeria and Mali in TSE’s second qualifying roundup.
This updated report brings the picture together after the latest completed fixtures.
AFCON 2027 Matchday 2: Every Completed Result So Far
The table below contains every Matchday 2 fixture completed through September 29. Three scheduled second-round matches remain: Eritrea vs South Africa on September 30, Guinea vs Kenya on October 1 and Angola vs Malawi on October 6.
| Group | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| E | Equatorial Guinea vs Sierra Leone | 1-0 |
| E | Zimbabwe vs DR Congo | 1-2 |
| F | Central African Republic vs Burkina Faso | 0-1 |
| H | Tunisia vs Botswana | 2-2 |
| G | Comoros vs Namibia | 1-0 |
| I | Burundi vs Algeria | 2-2 |
| J | Ethiopia vs Senegal | 0-1 |
| A | Lesotho vs Morocco | 0-2 |
| L | Madagascar vs Tanzania | 1-1 |
| J | Mozambique vs Sudan | 4-1 |
| B | South Sudan vs Egypt | 0-5 |
| K | Cabo Verde vs Rwanda | 1-2 |
| C | Ghana vs Gambia | 2-4 |
| L | Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria | 3-0 |
| H | Uganda vs Libya | 1-0 |
| I | Zambia vs Togo | 2-0 |
| F | Benin vs Mauritania | 2-1 |
| G | Congo vs Cameroon | 1-1 |
| A | Gabon vs Niger | 2-0 |
| K | Liberia vs Mali | 0-1 |
| C | Somalia vs Côte d’Ivoire | 0-2 |
Guinea-Bissau’s 3-0 Win Leaves Nigeria Chasing the Only Place Available in Group L
Nigeria’s opening 2-1 victory against Madagascar appeared to have settled one immediate concern.
Victor Osimhen was absent, but George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor both scored on their senior international debuts. The Super Eagles found a way to win without their established center-forward.
Four days later, that optimism has been replaced by a much more dangerous qualification equation.
Guinea-Bissau beat Nigeria 3-0.
Franculino Djú opened the scoring in the first half before Mama Baldé doubled the lead after the break. Álvaro Djaló completed the victory in stoppage time.
The result gives Guinea-Bissau six points from six after their opening 2-0 victory away to Tanzania.
Nigeria have three.
In an ordinary four-team AFCON qualifying group, that would represent an early setback rather than a structural problem.
Group L is not ordinary.
Tanzania are one of the three 2027 tournament co-hosts and therefore already have a place at the finals. Only the highest-finishing team among Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria and Madagascar joins them.
Guinea-Bissau therefore do not merely lead Nigeria by three points.
They currently occupy the only qualification position Nigeria can take.
TSE identified that risk before Matchday 2 in its analysis of Nigeria’s opening victory. Guinea-Bissau’s second consecutive win has now turned the warning into the central story of the group.
Ghana Blow a Two-Goal Lead as The Gambia Produce the Comeback of the Round
Ghana’s night initially looked like the response they needed.
The Black Stars had lost 2-0 to Côte d’Ivoire in their opening qualifier and returned to Accra needing a result.
They went 2-0 ahead.
Ernest Nuamah converted a penalty and Felix Afena-Gyan doubled the advantage six minutes later.
Then the match reversed.
Mohamed Badamosi pulled one back from the penalty spot. Omar Colley equalized before halftime. Ebrima Colley put The Gambia ahead after the break, and the visitors added a fourth late on.
From 2-0 down to 4-2 winners.
The Gambia now have six points from six after also beating Somalia 2-1 in their opener.
Ghana have zero.
That alone makes the result damaging.
The wider table makes it worse.
Côte d’Ivoire also have six points after beating Somalia 2-0. Ghana therefore find themselves six points behind both qualification positions after only two games.
Their next two qualifiers can no longer be treated as part of a gradual rebuild.
The margin for error has already collapsed.
Côte d’Ivoire Have Six Points Without Conceding
The Gambia’s comeback produced the drama in Group C.
Côte d’Ivoire have produced something potentially more sustainable.
Two games. Two wins. Four goals scored. None conceded.
The Elephants began the campaign with a 2-0 victory over Ghana and followed it with another 2-0 win against Somalia.
That gives Hervé Renard’s team the same six points as The Gambia and a slightly stronger goal difference.
Renard’s return had already added another layer to a qualifying cycle filled with new coaches. TSE’s opening-night report examined how Côte d’Ivoire blended established experience with new personnel against Ghana.
So far, that transition has produced exactly what a short six-match qualifying campaign rewards: points without chaos.
Egypt Turn an Opening Draw Into a Five-Goal Response
Egypt’s first qualifying match produced frustration.
Their second produced five goals.
The Pharaohs beat South Sudan 5-0 in Juba despite resting Mohamed Salah.
Mostafa Zico opened the scoring. Omar Marmoush scored twice. Ibrahim Adel added another before Hamza Abdelkarim completed the victory in stoppage time.
Egypt now have four points from two games and have not conceded.
The result also answered an important squad question.
Salah remains Egypt’s defining attacker, but a qualifying campaign cannot depend entirely on one player.
Marmoush, Adel and the supporting attack demonstrated that Egypt can produce decisive scoring without him.
That matters for a national team whose World Cup knockout run required contributions well beyond Salah. TSE documented Egypt’s resilience when they eliminated Australia on penalties and again when they pushed Argentina to the brink in the Round of 16.
There is one important qualification caveat.
Group B is not yet through Matchday 2. Malawi have three points from one game and face Angola on October 6.
Egypt lead for now, but the table can still change.
Morocco Have Started Exactly as a Favorite Should
Morocco are one of the teams for whom drama has largely been unnecessary.
They beat Gabon 2-0.
They beat Lesotho 2-0.
Six points. Four goals. No goals conceded.
That is what control looks like at the start of a six-game group.
The Atlas Lions have undergone a coaching transition since the World Cup, but the competitive level has not dropped.
Their opening-round efficiency was already one of the central themes in TSE’s first full AFCON qualifying assessment.
The second result reinforces it.
Gabon have moved into second after beating Niger 2-0, but Morocco already possess a three-point cushion and a +4 goal difference.
Gabon Recover and Turn Group A Into a Clearer Race
Gabon were beaten 2-0 by Morocco in their opener.
They answered with the same scoreline against Niger.
Niger had begun qualifying with a 2-1 win over Lesotho, meaning Tuesday’s match was a direct early battle for the position behind Morocco.
Gabon won it.
Both Gabon and Niger have three points, but Gabon’s overall goal difference is stronger.
That leaves Morocco three points clear while Lesotho remain without a point.
Rwanda and Mali Have Turned Group K Into a Two-Team Race
Rwanda and Mali began Matchday 1 with matching 3-1 victories.
They both won again.
Rwanda beat Cabo Verde 2-1 away from home. Mali defeated Liberia 1-0.
Both therefore have six points.
Both have a +3 goal difference.
Rwanda have scored five goals to Mali’s four, giving them the current edge in the standings.
Cabo Verde and Liberia have no points.
That creates one of the sharpest early divisions anywhere in qualifying.
Two teams have collected everything available.
Two have collected nothing.
Mali’s start builds on Nene Dorgeles’ two-goal performance against Cabo Verde, one of the standout individual displays highlighted in TSE’s opening-round performance review.
Mozambique and Senegal Separate Themselves in Group J
Senegal and Mozambique drew 1-1 when Patrick Vieira began his competitive tenure.
Both then won their second matches.
Mozambique beat Sudan 4-1.
Senegal won 1-0 in Ethiopia.
That leaves both teams on four points, but Mozambique hold first place on goal difference.
Vieira’s first competitive victory therefore stabilizes Senegal without giving them group control.
The appointment always carried both opportunity and risk. TSE examined the larger question when the Dakar-born former France captain returned to Senegal for his first national-team coaching role.
Four points from two away qualifiers represents a useful start.
Mozambique’s five goals across two games show why Senegal cannot assume the group will eventually separate along reputation alone.
Algeria Survive a Two-Goal Shock but Lose Their Perfect Start
Algeria’s opening 3-1 victory over Zambia created the impression that Group I might quickly move in one direction.
Burundi challenged that assumption within 12 minutes.
The hosts went 2-0 ahead before Mohamed Belloumi and Adil Boulbina pulled Algeria back to 2-2.
The point preserves Algeria’s unbeaten start and leaves them first on four points.
It also changes the shape of the group because Zambia beat Togo 2-0.
Zambia and Togo now have three points each.
Burundi have one.
One point therefore separates first from third.
Algeria have already shown that recovery is part of their competitive identity. TSE saw a similar pattern when they came from behind to beat Jordan at the World Cup.
Against Burundi, the comeback saved a point rather than producing three.
Benin Turn Group F on Its Head
Mauritania entered Matchday 2 as the only Group F team with three points.
They leave it in third.
Benin’s 2-1 victory took the Cheetahs to four points from two games after their opening draw with Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso also reached four points by beating Central African Republic 1-0.
That means Benin and Burkina Faso now occupy the two qualifying positions.
Mauritania are only one point behind, so the group remains exceptionally tight.
The Central African Republic have lost twice.
The major lesson is how quickly a four-team qualifying group can change.
Mauritania led after Matchday 1.
One defeat later, they are outside the top two.
Cameroon Remain First, but Comoros Reopen Group G
Cameroon did not follow their opening 3-1 victory with another win.
Congo held the Indomitable Lions 1-1.
Cameroon therefore lead Group G with four points.
Behind them, Comoros produced one of the round’s important recovery results.
After losing 3-1 to Cameroon, they beat Namibia 1-0.
Namibia also have three points after beating Congo in their opener.
Cameroon lead, but only one point separates first from third.
Congo remain bottom on one point.
Uganda Lead Group H, but the Real Qualification Race Is Behind Them
Uganda’s 1-0 victory over Libya gives the Cranes four points from two matches and first place in Group H.
For qualification purposes, however, Uganda’s position has a different meaning.
They are automatic qualifiers as co-hosts.
The real contest for the additional AFCON place is therefore between Botswana, Tunisia and Libya.
Botswana and Tunisia have two points each.
Libya have one.
Tunisia remain unbeaten but have drawn twice. Botswana have also drawn both games.
That leaves the non-host race almost completely open despite Uganda’s early lead.
DR Congo Are Perfect After Ending Zimbabwe’s Comeback Momentum
Zimbabwe produced one of Matchday 1’s great stories by recovering from 2-0 down to beat Sierra Leone 3-2.
DR Congo stopped the momentum.
Yoane Wissa scored and created Samuel Moutoussamy’s goal as DR Congo won 2-1 in Harare.
The Congolese now have six points from two games.
Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea have three each after Equatorial Guinea beat Sierra Leone 1-0.
Sierra Leone remain without a point.
DR Congo have therefore created the largest possible advantage after two rounds while the two teams behind them remain level.
Current AFCON 2027 Qualifying Tables
These standings reflect all completed fixtures through September 29. Groups B and D remain especially provisional because their remaining Matchday 2 fixtures are scheduled for later dates.
Group A
| Pos. | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| 2 | Gabon | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Niger | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Lesotho | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 |
Group B
| Pos. | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 4 |
| 2 | Malawi | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | Angola | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | South Sudan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 0 |
Angola vs Malawi is scheduled for October 6.
Group C
| Pos. | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Côte d’Ivoire | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| 2 | Gambia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 6 |
| 3 | Somalia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 |
| 4 | Ghana | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 0 |
Group D
| Pos. | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 2/3 | Kenya | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2/3 | Eritrea | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Guinea | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
Eritrea vs South Africa is scheduled for September 30 and Guinea vs Kenya for October 1. Kenya are already qualified as co-hosts, so South Africa, Guinea and Eritrea are competing for one additional place.
Group E
| Pos. | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DR Congo | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| 2 | Zimbabwe | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Equatorial Guinea | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Sierra Leone | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 0 |
Group F
| Pos. | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benin | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Mauritania | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | Central African Republic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 |
Group G
| Pos. | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameroon | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 4 |
| 2 | Namibia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Comoros | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Congo | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 |
Group H
| Pos. | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uganda | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 | Botswana | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | Tunisia | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | Libya | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
Uganda are automatically qualified as co-hosts. The highest-finishing non-host team also qualifies.
Group I
| Pos. | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 4 |
| 2 | Zambia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Togo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Burundi | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
Group J
| Pos. | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mozambique | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 4 |
| 2 | Senegal | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Sudan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 |
| 4 | Ethiopia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
Group K
| Pos. | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rwanda | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 6 |
| 2 | Mali | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| 3 | Cabo Verde | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 |
| 4 | Liberia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 |
Group L
| Pos. | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guinea-Bissau | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| 2 | Nigeria | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 |
| 3 | Madagascar | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
| 4 | Tanzania | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 |
Tanzania are automatically qualified as co-hosts. Only one of Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria or Madagascar can join them from Group L.
Which Teams Have Made the Strongest Start?
| Team | Record | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 6 pts, 4-0 goals | Two controlled wins and no goals conceded |
| Côte d’Ivoire | 6 pts, 4-0 goals | Perfect start in a group where Ghana have already fallen six points behind |
| Gambia | 6 pts, 6-3 goals | Followed opening win by overturning a 2-0 deficit in Ghana |
| DR Congo | 6 pts, 4-1 goals | Only perfect team in Group E |
| Rwanda | 6 pts, 5-2 goals | Maximum points including an away win in Cabo Verde |
| Mali | 6 pts, 4-1 goals | Two wins and only one goal conceded |
| Guinea-Bissau | 6 pts, 5-0 goals | Perfect record and control of Group L’s only non-host qualification place |
Which Traditional Powers Are Already Under Pressure?
Nigeria
No major contender faces a more unusual problem.
Nigeria still have three points and four games remaining.
But Guinea-Bissau are three points ahead and there is only one qualification place available to the non-host teams in Group L.
That makes the deficit much more significant than a normal second-place position.
Ghana
Ghana are in deeper numerical trouble.
They have lost twice.
Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia both have six points.
The Black Stars are already six points away from either qualifying position.
Tunisia
Tunisia have not lost, but two draws have produced only two points.
Because Uganda qualify automatically, Tunisia’s real competition is Botswana and Libya.
They have therefore failed to create meaningful separation despite remaining unbeaten.
Cabo Verde
Two defeats have left Cabo Verde six points behind both Rwanda and Mali.
In a six-game qualifying group, that is already a substantial deficit.
South Sudan, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone and Liberia
All four remain without a point.
The important distinction is that some still face crowded groups while others are watching leaders disappear.
South Sudan are four points behind Egypt before Angola and Malawi complete the second round. Ethiopia are four behind Mozambique and Senegal. Sierra Leone already trail DR Congo by six. Liberia trail Rwanda and Mali by six.
Why the Host Groups Require Different Reading
CAF 2027 will be staged jointly by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
All three are already qualified.
They still participate in qualifying, but their groups send only one additional team to the finals.
That applies to:
- Group D: Kenya are the host. South Africa, Guinea and Eritrea compete for one additional berth.
- Group H: Uganda are the host. Tunisia, Botswana and Libya compete for one additional berth.
- Group L: Tanzania are the host. Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria and Madagascar compete for one additional berth.
This is why Nigeria’s position is more serious than simply being second in a conventional four-team table.
What Matches Are Still Outstanding From Matchday 2?
| Date | Group | Fixture | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 30 | D | Eritrea vs South Africa | South Africa can strengthen control of the only non-host qualifying position |
| October 1 | D | Guinea vs Kenya | Guinea need a response after losing their opener |
| October 6 | B | Angola vs Malawi | Either side can alter Egypt’s current position at the top |
CAF’s official Matchday 1 and Matchday 2 schedule confirms the staggered timetable.
What Happens After the Opening Qualifying Window?
CAF has scheduled the next qualifying window for November 9-17.
The final two rounds follow from March 22-30, 2027.
That gives teams time to reset, but very little room to repair a disastrous opening once qualifying resumes.
Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, DR Congo, Rwanda, Mali and Guinea-Bissau have already done the most valuable thing possible in a six-match group: bank six points before the campaign has had time to become complicated.
Nigeria and Ghana now face the opposite challenge.
Every future game comes with less room for error than they expected when qualifying began.
The first international window has therefore done more than establish leaders.
It has changed expectations.
Guinea-Bissau are no longer merely a difficult opponent for Nigeria.
They are the team Nigeria must catch.
The Gambia are no longer simply competing with Ghana.
They are six points ahead of them.
And for several of Africa’s biggest teams, the route to 2027 already looks very different from the one they imagined a week ago.
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AFCON 2027 Qualifying FAQs
What Was the Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria Score?
Guinea-Bissau beat Nigeria 3-0 in Bissau.
Who Scored for Guinea-Bissau Against Nigeria?
Franculino Djú, Mama Baldé and Álvaro Djaló scored in the 3-0 victory.
What Was the Ghana vs Gambia Score?
The Gambia beat Ghana 4-2 after recovering from a 2-0 deficit.
Who Leads Group C?
Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia both have six points. Côte d’Ivoire currently hold the stronger overall goal difference.
Who Leads Group L?
Guinea-Bissau lead with six points after winning their first two matches without conceding.
Why Is Nigeria’s Group Different?
Tanzania are automatically qualified as co-hosts. Only one additional nation from Group L qualifies, so Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria and Madagascar are competing for one available place.
How Many Points Do Morocco Have?
Morocco have six points after consecutive 2-0 victories over Gabon and Lesotho.
Did Mohamed Salah Play Against South Sudan?
No. Salah was rested, but Egypt still won 5-0.
Who Leads Group K?
Rwanda and Mali both have six points and a +3 goal difference. Rwanda have scored five goals to Mali’s four.
Who Leads Group J?
Mozambique and Senegal both have four points. Mozambique currently lead on goal difference.
Who Leads Group I?
Algeria lead with four points, one ahead of Zambia and Togo.
Which Teams Have Won Their First Two Qualifiers?
Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, DR Congo, Rwanda, Mali and Guinea-Bissau have maximum points from their first two matches.
Are All Matchday 2 Fixtures Complete?
No. Eritrea vs South Africa is scheduled for September 30, Guinea vs Kenya for October 1 and Angola vs Malawi for October 6.
When Does AFCON 2027 Qualifying Resume After This Window?
The next qualifying window is scheduled for November 9-17, 2026.
When Is AFCON 2027?
The Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 is scheduled for June 19 to July 17, 2027, in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.