The CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifiers ramp up with 48 matches from November 12 to November 17, 2026, as teams compete in Matchdays 3 and 4. (Photo Credit SLFA)

This week’s important double-header matches will draw teams closer to the halfway point. Notable matchups include Côte d’Ivoire vs. Gambia, Mali vs. Rwanda, and Senegal vs. Sudan. Teams that did not start well can revive their hopes for qualification, while those with perfect records aim to solidify their standings before the final rounds in March 2027.

In Group C, Côte d’Ivoire and Gambia both have two wins. They will play two crucial matches, which can impact their chances to qualify. Ghana needs to perform well against Somalia, as further dropped points could hurt their chances.

In Group K, Mali and Rwanda will face off as unbeaten teams. Cabo Verde looks to improve its position against Liberia. Senegal plays Sudan, with both teams closely matched, while Mozambique faces Ethiopia in two important matches.

Morocco aims to maintain its perfect start against Niger. Egypt takes on Malawi in Group B, and Angola plays South Sudan. Group D features a notable match between South Africa and Kenya, with South Africa having a perfect start.

In Group E, DR Congo meets Sierra Leone in the photo, while Cameroon takes on Namibia. Tunisia faces Libya, and Algeria competes against Togo, all trying to secure their positions.

In Group L, Nigeria plays co-hosts Tanzania in decisive matches. Nigeria currently has three points, trailing leaders Guinea-Bissau. Group F sees Benin and Burkina Faso tied at the top before their matches.

The three host nations—Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda—are already qualified. Only the highest-placed team, excluding the host, will qualify from those groups, while the top two in others will advance to the finals.

The qualifying campaign wraps up with Matchdays 5 and 6 in March 2027, confirming the remaining spots for Africa’s main football tournament. The TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027 will be held from June 19 to July 17, 2027, co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Matchdays 3 and 4 promise six exciting days of international football across the continent.

• Group A: Gabon v Lesotho (13/11, 16h00), Morocco v Niger (13/11, 20h00)
• Group B: Egypt v Malawi (13/11, 19h00), Angola v South Sudan (14/11, 19h00)
• Group C: Ghana v Somalia (12/11, 15h00), Côte d’Ivoire v Gambia (12/11, 19h00)
• Group D: Guinea v Eritrea (12/11, 16h00), South Africa v Kenya (13/11, 16h00)
• Group E: DR Congo v Sierra Leone (12/11, 16h00), Equatorial Guinea v Zimbabwe (12/11, 16h00)
• Group F: Benin v Central African Republic (12/11, 19h00), Burkina Faso v Mauritania (13/11, 16h00)
• Group G: Cameroon v Namibia (12/11, 19h00), Comoros v Congo (13/11, 13h00)
• Group H: Tunisia v Libya (13/11, 16h00), Uganda v Botswana (14/11, 16h00)
• Group I: Zambia v Burundi (13/11, 13h00), Algeria v Togo (14/11, 19h00)
• Group J: Senegal v Sudan (12/11, 19h00), Mozambique v Ethiopia (13/11, 13h00)
• Group K: Cabo Verde v Liberia (13/11, 16h00), Mali v Rwanda (13/11, 19h00)
• Group L: Madagascar v Guinea-Bissau (12/11, 16h00), Nigeria v Tanzania (13/11, 16h00)

TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027 QUALIFIERS – MATCHDAY 4 FIXTURES (All times in GMT)

• Group A: Lesotho v Gabon (17/11, 13h00), Niger v Morocco (17/11, 20h00)
• Group B: Malawi v Egypt (17/11, 13h00), South Sudan v Angola (17/11, 13h00)
• Group C: Somalia v Ghana (16/11, 15h00), Gambia v Côte d’Ivoire (17/11, 16h00)
• Group D: Eritrea v Guinea (16/11, 16h00), Kenya v South Africa (17/11, 16h00)
• Group E: Zimbabwe v Equatorial Guinea (16/11, 13h00), Sierra Leone v DR Congo (17/11, 16h00)
• Group F: Central African Republic v Benin (16/11, 16h00), Mauritania v Burkina Faso (17/11, 19h00)
• Group G: Namibia v Cameroon (16/11, 13h00), Congo v Comoros (17/11, 19h00)
• Group H: Libya v Tunisia (17/11, 16h00), Botswana v Uganda (17/11, 19h00)
• Group I: Burundi v Zambia (17/11, 13h00), Togo v Algeria (17/11, 16h00)
• Group J: Sudan v Senegal (16/11, 13h00), Ethiopia v Mozambique (17/11, 13h00)
• Group K: Rwanda v Mali (17/11, 19h00), Liberia v Cabo Verde (17/11, 19h00)
• Group L: Tanzania v Nigeria (17/11, 13h00), Guinea-Bissau v Madagascar (17/11, 16h00)