AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Algeria, Morocco, Mali Start With Wins As Egypt, Burkina Faso Stumble

Algeria and Morocco made winning starts to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign on Friday, while seven-time...
LEADERSHIP.NG● Sep 26

Rwanda beat Liberia, Senegal held on Vieira debut, Egypt held | AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

Rwanda began the 2027 Pamoja Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a 3-1 victory over 10-man Liberia in Group K at Amahoro stadium in Kigali....
KAWOWO.COM● Sep 26

Guinea coach Paulo Duarte skips press conference before South Africa clash

Guinea head coach Paulo Duarte did not attend his scheduled pre-match press conference before Friday's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 26

Pitso Mosimane targets AFCON glory as second Bafana Bafana spell begins

Pitso Mosimane has made winning a major trophy the central ambition of his second spell as Bafana Bafana head coach, with South Africa's campaign...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 26

AFCON Qualifier: Martins Vows Madagascar Will Correct Mistakes Against Eagles

Madagascar head coach Corentin Martins has expressed disappointment over his side’s narrow defeat to Nigeria but promised that the team would...
LEADERSHIP.NG● Sep 26

Moses Simon Credits God, Hard Work, Fans For 100th Super Eagles Cap

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has attributed his achievement of earning 100 international caps for Nigeria to God’s grace, hard work and the...
LEADERSHIP.NG● Sep 26

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Friday match results Recap

The race for places at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations got under way with a busy round of qualifying matches on Friday, as several of Africa’s...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL● Sep 26

AFCON Qualifier: Chelle Turns Focus To Guinea-Bissau After Madagascar Win

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has praised his players for their resilience in coming from behind to defeat Madagascar 2-1 in their opening...
LEADERSHIP.NG● Sep 26

AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Why I substituted Samuel Chukwueze against Madagascar – Chelle

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has explained why he substituted Samuel Chukwueze during his side’s Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier 2-1...
DAILY POST (NG● Sep 26

‘They did well’ – Chelle hails two Super Eagles players after Madagascar win

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has hailed two of his players after Nigeria defeated Madagascar 2-1 in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON,...
DAILY POST (NG● Sep 26

AFCON 2027Q: We didn’t deserve to lose against Super Eagles – Madagascar coach, Martins

Madagascar head coach, Corentin Martins has admitted that his side’s 2–1 defeat to Nigeria in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier...
DAILY POST (NG● Sep 26

AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles’ comeback win over Madagascar leaves much to prove

Madagascar almost ensured Nigeria began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying series with a disaster. Ehsan Kari headed the Barea in...
DAILY POST (NG● Sep 26

Egypt face South Sudan in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

Egypt will play South Sudan in the second round of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, 29 September. The match will be held...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 26

Algeria begin Africa Cup of Nations qualifying with victory as Morocco also win

Algeria opened their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Zambia in Group Nine, while Morocco beat Gabon 2-0 to...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 26

Egypt held by Angola in goalless start to 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

Egypt began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a goalless draw against Angola in Group B. The result gave both sides their...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 26

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Malick Yalcouyé's opener proved decisive in Ghana defeat - Carlos Queiroz

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz believes Ivory Coast's opening goal set the tone for the Black Stars' 2-0 defeat in their first match of the 2027 Africa...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM● Sep 26

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Carlos Queiroz rues missed chances after Ghana's defeat by Ivory Coast

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz believes his side's lack of cutting edge in front of goal proved decisive after the Black Stars opened their 2027 Africa...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM● Sep 26

AFCON 2027Q: Chelle commends Super Eagles’ resilience in Madagascar victory

Super Eagles head coach, Éric Chelle has praised his players for showing strong character in the victory over the Barea of Madagascar. Nigeria...
DAILY POST (NG● Sep 26

AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Results of Match Day 2 fixtures

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers continued on Friday across the continent. Nigeria produced a comeback to beat Madagascar 2-1 at home....
DAILY POST (NG● Sep 26

Mosimane faces formation decision as Bafana Bafana prepare for Guinea qualifier

Pitso Mosimane is weighing up his tactical approach as Bafana Bafana begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Guinea at...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 26

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Malick Yalcouyé’s opener proved decisive in Ghana defeat – Carlos Queiroz

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz believes Ivory Coast’s opening goal set the tone for the Black Stars’ 2-0 defeat in their first match of the 2027 Africa...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 26

Another injury blow for Pitso Mosimane at Bafana Bafana as Orlando Pirates star is side lined - 'We don’t know what will happen, what we will face'

South Africa head coach has seen his preparations for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers disrupted by a significant injury to a key...
GOAL.COM● Sep 26

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Queiroz stands by referee criticism after Ghana's defeat by Ivory Coast

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has defended his criticism of the referee's penalty decision in the Black Stars' 2-0 defeat by Ivory Coast, insisting...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM● Sep 26

Pitso Mosimane's Bafana Bafana debut could bring a possession-based 4-2-3-1

Bafana Bafana are set to begin a new era under Pitso Mosimane this weekend, with the new coach expected to make several changes to the team...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 26

Guinea coach Paulo Duarte skips press conference before Bafana Bafana qualifier

Guinea head coach Paulo Duarte will not attend the pre-match press conference before his side's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 26

On-loan Swindon defender gets international call-up for key qualifier

Swindon Town defender Fil Mabete has been called up by DR Congo Under-23s for the Africa Cup of Nations U23 qualification round
WILTSHIRE TIMES● Sep 26

AFCONQ 2027: Oshoala Hails Usor’s Brilliant Solo Goal Against Madagascar

Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has joined fans and pundits in praising Super Eagles winger Moses Usor, following his sensational solo goal in...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM● Sep 26

South Africa vs Guinea AFCON Qualifier Preview: How to watch Bafana Bafana, kick-off time, venue, squad news, team form and predictions

GOAL brings you all the details on how to watch Bafana Bafana take on the Syli National at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto. This is the first match...
GOAL.COM● Sep 26

Warriors back home, shift focus to fixture against DRC

ZIMBABWE’S senior men’s national team have arrived in the country following their impressive 3-2 comeback victory over Sierra Leone in their...
NEW ZIMBABWE● Sep 26

Mosimane says pressure is part of the job before Guinea qualifier

Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane says pressure is unavoidable at international level as South Africa prepare to begin their 2027 Africa Cup...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 26

Mosimane confirms Sibisi injury ahead of Guinea qualifier

Bafana Bafana defender Nkosinathi Sibisi has been ruled out of South Africa's opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Guinea...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 26

AFCON 2027 Race Roundup: Nigeria fight back, Guinea-Bissau tops Group L;  Gambia, Rwanda, Togo win

By Amaechi Agbo Nigeria came from behind to beat Madagascar as The Gambia, Rwanda, Malawi, Togo and Guinea-Bissau also made winning starts to their...
BESTCHOICESPORTS.COM.NG● Sep 26

AFCON 2027 qualifying: Aliou Cisse frustrates Salah as Angola hold Egypt

Angola held Egypt to a goalless draw at the Cairo International Stadium as Aliou Cisse's side made a positive start to their 2027 Africa Cup of...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 26

Morocco begin AFCON 2027 qualifying with victory over Gabon

Morocco made a winning start to their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign by beating Gabon 2-0 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 26

South Africa begin 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying with Guinea test under Pitso Mosimane

Pitso Mosimane returns to lead South Africa for a third spell, and a second as permanent head coach, when the Bafana Bafana face Guinea on Saturday...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 26

Maza stars as Hemdani begins Algeria reign with Zambia win

Brahim Hemdani's first match as Algeria manager ended in a 3-1 victory over Zambia as the hosts made a winning start to their 2027 Africa Cup of...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 26

Gernot Rohr teases Amir Abdou over Steve Mounie ‘secret' before Burkina Faso v Benin

Gernot Rohr has accused Benin manager Amir Abdou of revealing a private conversation ahead of Friday's Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying match...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 26

Mali v Cape Verde: TV channel and kick-off time for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

Mali begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Cape Verde on Friday at the Stade du 26-Mars in Bamako, with both sides...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 26

DR Congo call up Henock Inonga Baka after Dylan Batubinsika injury

The DR Congo squad has been reshaped again before the start of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, with Henock Inonga Baka recalled...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 26

Guinea-Bissau move top as Nigeria prepare for crucial away fixture

Nigeria have started their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a victory, but the Super Eagles are second in Group L after...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL● Sep 25

Nigeria overcome early setback to defeat Madagascar

Nigeria began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar after recovering from an early setback at the...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL● Sep 25

Patrick Vieira among 21 new coaches beginning 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

Patrick Vieira will lead Senegal into qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations this week, as 21 new coaches take charge of national teams...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 25

Mosimane's Bafana Bafana depth eases injury concerns before Guinea qualifier

Pitso Mosimane's first Bafana Bafana squad has given him plenty of options despite a number of important injuries ahead of Saturday's 2007 Africa...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 25

Bafana Bafana face Guinea test as Pitso Mosimane begins new era

Bafana Bafana begin a new era under coach Pitso Mosimane when they face Guinea in their opening Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier at Orlando...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 25

Guinea coach Paulo Duarte skips pre-match media conference before South Africa qualifier

Guinea coach Paulo Duarte missed his mandatory pre-match press conference on Friday, adding an early element of tension to the Africa Cup of...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 25

Mosimane faces tactical decision as Bafana Bafana prepare for Guinea qualifier

Pitso Mosimane is weighing up his tactical approach for Bafana Bafana's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea at Orlando Stadium on...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 25

Super Eagles Survive Madagascar Scare to Win 2-1

2027AFCON QUALIFIER  The Super Eagles of Nigeria began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on a scary but winning note but secured...
THISDAYLIVE● Sep 25

AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Mohamed Ouahbi demands more from Morocco despite Gabon victory

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi says his side must improve their finishing despite being pleased with their 2-0 victory over Gabon in their opening...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 25

"Glory awaits"- Kwasi Sibo sends inspiring message to Ghanaians after Ivory Coast defeat

Black Stars midfielder Kwasi Sibo remains confident of Ghana's AFCON return despite a poor start to qualifiers for the 2027 edition. The Black...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM● Sep 25

Algeria and Togo make winning starts as Burkina Faso held in Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying

The first round of Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying continued on Friday with 14 matches, as Algeria and Togo claimed victories while Burkina...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 25

Mali beat Cape Verde 3-1 to make winning start in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

Mali began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Cape Verde on Friday, 25 September 2026. The Eagles...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 25

Mali lead Cape Verde 2-1 at half-time in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

Mali hold a 2-1 half-time lead against Cape Verde in the opening round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The first half at Stade du 26...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 25

Gambia score late to beat Somalia in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

Gambia came from behind to beat Somalia 2-1 in a dramatic finish at the Independence Stadium in Bakau, giving the Scorpions a winning start to...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 25

Togo begin 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying with narrow Burundi win

Togo opened their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 1-0 victory over Burundi at Stade de Kegue. Karim Dermane's first-half goal...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 25

Nigeria held by Madagascar at half-time in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

Nigeria and Madagascar are level at 1-1 at half-time in the opening round of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The first half...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 25

Karim Dermane strike puts Togo ahead of Burundi in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

Togo lead Burundi 1-0 at half-time in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match after Karim Dermane's powerful finish gave the Sparrowhawks...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 25

Nigeria v Madagascar: Osimhen misses Eric Chelle's first match as Super Eagles coach

The starting line-ups have been confirmed for Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier against Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 25

Gabon coach Migné praises Morocco's quality after AFCON 2027 qualifier defeat

Gabon coach Sébastien Migné says Morocco are operating at a level his side are “far from” after the Atlas Lions opened their 2027 Africa Cup of...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 25

Egypt held to goalless draw by Angola in AFCON opener

Egypt began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a goalless draw against Angola in Cairo on Friday.
TRIBALFOOTBALL.COM● Sep 25

Burundi name starting XI for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Togo

Burundi have announced their starting line-up for Friday's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Togo at Stade de Kegue. Head coach...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 25

Former Ghana U20 forward Zuberu Sharani produces MOTM performance on Togo debut

Zuberu Sharani enjoyed a winning start to his international career with Togo, playing a starring role as the Sparrowhawks defeated Burundi in the...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM● Sep 25

Chelle praises Super Eagles mentality after Madagascar victory

Nigeria head coach Éric Chelle has praised his players for their determination after the Super Eagles recovered from an early deficit to beat...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL● Sep 25

Libya/Uganda: Paul Put Urges Uganda Cranes to Improve Set-Piece Defending Ahead of Libya Clash

[Nile Post] Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has challenged his players to improve their defending from set pieces as they turn their attention to...
ALLAFRICA.COM● Sep 25

George Ilenikhena scores on Nigeria debut after bright start with Al-Ittihad

George Ilenikhena continued his impressive form for the 2026-27 season by scoring on his first appearance for Nigeria, helping the Super Eagles...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 25

Ghana under pressure after Gambia open AFCON qualifying with win

Ghana’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign faces an early test when the Black Stars host The Gambia on Tuesday, with the Scorpions...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL● Sep 25

AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles Showed Strong Mentality in Hard-Fought Win Over Madagascar — Chelle

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has praised his players for showing strong character in their 2-1 victory over Madagascar in the opening match...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM● Sep 25

Queiroz calls Cote d’Ivoire penalty ‘a joke’ after Ghana defeat

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has criticised the decision to award Cote d’Ivoire a second-half penalty in Ghana’s 2-0 defeat in Bouake,...
GHANAGUARDIAN.COM● Sep 25

AFCONQ 2027: Difficult To Accept Defeat –Madagascar Coach Reacts To Loss To Super Eagles

Madagascar head coach Corentin Martins has candidly explained why his side threw away an early lead to suffer a 2–1 defeat against the Super Eagles...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM● Sep 25

'He finished the first half well' - Eric Chelle explains why Chukwueze was substituted in win v Madagascar

Speaking to reporters at the post-match press conference, manager Eric Chelle revealed why AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze was substituted during...
ALLNIGERIASOCCER.COM● Sep 25

Chipolopolo fall in Algeria

Captain Fashion Sakala was on target but Zambia launched the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 3-1 loss to Algeria in Group I....
LUSAKATIMES.COM● Sep 25

Adepoju delighted with Nigeria's win over Madagascar

Former Nigerian international Mutiu Adepoju has welcomed the Super Eagles' hard-fought 2–1 victory over Madagascar in their opening 2027 Africa Cup...
TRIBALFOOTBALL.COM● Sep 25

AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Burkina Faso held by Benin in Group F

Burkina Faso and Benin played out a 1-1 draw in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at Stade du 4 Aout on Friday. Lassina...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 25

AFCONQ: Algeria recover from Sakala equaliser to beat Zambia

Algeria began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Zambia, with substitute Anis Hadj Moussa making an...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL● Sep 25

Video: Algeria strike hard at the start of the Hamdani era

Algeria beat their guests Zambia 3-1 this evening, Friday, at the Hocine Ait Ahmed Stadium in the city of Tizi Ouzou, in the first round of Group...
GOAL.COM● Sep 25

Diop and Walle Egeli Win Caps

Issa Diop's Morocco got their Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign off to a winning start, while Sindre Walle Egeli's Norway U21s moved a...
TWTD.CO.UK● Sep 25

With a "racism" gesture: Aliou Cisse provokes the fans on the night of Egypt's stumble against Angola

Egypt began their campaign in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with a disappointing goalless draw against their guests Angola, in...
GOAL.COM● Sep 25

Super Eagles: Hits and flops from 2-1 win over Madagascar

Nigeria's Super Eagles began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-1 comeback victory over Madagascar at the Godswill...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA● Sep 25

By video: Algeria strike with force in the opening of Hamdani's era

Algeria beat their guests Zambia 3-1 this Friday evening at the Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium in the city of Tizi Ouzou, in the first round of Group...
GOAL.COM● Sep 25

"We were not very very good": Eric Chelle reacts on Nigeria win over Madagascar

Eric Chelle has reacted to Nigeria win over Madagascar in the Africa Cup of Nations.Nigeria celebrated a 2-1 comeback win as George Ilenikhena and...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM● Sep 25

Burkina Faso held by Benin in 1-1 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying draw

Burkina Faso and Benin shared the points in a 1-1 draw in Match Round 1 of Africa Cup of Nations qualification, with L. Traoré putting the hosts...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 25

AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Morocco beat Gabon to go top of Group A

Morocco made a winning start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-0 victory over Gabon at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah....
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 25

Algeria 3-1 Zambia: Sakala strikes but Chipolopolo suffer defeat in AFCON opener

Zambia's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign began with a 3-1 defeat to Algeria in Tizi Ouzou, as the Fennecs capitalised on a fast...
ZAMBIANFOOTBALL.CO.ZM● Sep 25

Algeria fight back to beat Zambia in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener

Algeria began their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Zambia, recovering from F. Sakala's second-half equaliser to...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 25

Egypt held by Angola in goalless Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

Egypt were held to a 0-0 draw by Angola in the opening round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, despite registering more shots on target and...
AFRICASOCCER.COM● Sep 25

AFCONQ: Togo beat Burundi to make winning start in Group I

Togo began their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 1-0 victory over Burundi at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé. Karim Dermane scored...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL● Sep 25

With a "racism" gesture: Aliou Cissé provokes the fans on the night Egypt stumbled into Angola's trap

Egypt began their campaign in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with a disappointing goalless draw against their guests Angola, in...
GOAL.COM● Sep 25

2027 AFCON Q : Togo Begin AFCON Qualifying Campaign With Win Over Burundi

Togo made a winning start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 1-0 victory over Burundi at Stade de Kégué in Lomé on...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL● Sep 25

2027 AFCON Q : Malawi Beat South Sudan to Open AFCON Qualifying Campaign With Win

Malawi made a winning start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-1 victory over South Sudan at Bingu National Stadium....
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL● Sep 25

2027 AFCON Q : Gambia Edge Somalia to Begin AFCON Qualifying With Win

Gambia made a winning start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-1 victory over Somalia at Independence Stadium. Ebrima...
AFRICAN.FOOTBALL● Sep 25
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