Africa Cup of Nations 2027 Qualifiers: Morocco and Egypt Triumph, Algeria Draws, Sudan Suffers Defeat
On September 29, 2026, the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers witnessed notable performances from various teams, particularly Morocco and Egypt, who both secured impressive victories. In the second round of matches, Morocco faced off against Lesotho and emerged victorious with a convincing score of 2-0. The goals were scored by Ibrahim Diaz and Azeddine Ounahi in the 45th and 82nd minutes, respectively, allowing Morocco to top Group A with 6 points after their previous win over Gabon. Meanwhile, Lesotho remains at the bottom of the group with no points after also losing their first match against Niger.
In another significant match, Egypt showcased their dominance by defeating South Sudan with an overwhelming score of 5-0. The goals came from Mustafa Ziko in the 36th minute, followed by a brace from Omar Marmoush in the 49th and 83rd minutes. Marwan Attiya contributed further with a goal in the 75th minute, and Hamza Abdel Karim capped off the scoring in stoppage time. This result propelled Egypt to the top of Group B with 4 points, following a goalless draw against Angola in their opening match. South Sudan, on the other hand, remains without points after a previous defeat against Malawi.
Algeria had a mixed result, managing to secure a draw against Burundi with a score of 2-2. The match started poorly for Algeria, as they conceded two early goals within the first fifteen minutes, the first an own goal by Faris Chaibi in the 5th minute, followed by a goal from Jean Claude in the 12th minute. However, Algeria rallied to equalize, showcasing their determination and resilience.
This round of qualifiers illustrates the competitive nature of African football as teams vie for a spot in the prestigious tournament. Morocco and Egypt’s strong performances have set a positive tone for their campaigns, while Algeria’s draw keeps them in contention. Conversely, Lesotho and South Sudan find themselves in challenging positions with their respective defeats. The upcoming matches will be crucial as teams strive to secure their places in the Africa Cup of Nations 2027.
As reported by qna.org.qa.
