African Cup of Nations 2027 Qualifiers: A Roundup of Key Matches
On September 29, 2026, the qualifiers for the 2027 African Cup of Nations showcased some thrilling matches across the continent. The Moroccan national team achieved a resounding victory against Lesotho, winning 2-0 in a match that marked their second round of qualifying games. Ibrahim Dias and Azzedine Ounahi were the stars of the show, scoring in the 45th and 82nd minutes, respectively. This win solidifies Morocco's position at the top of Group A with a perfect record of 6 points, having previously defeated Gabon by the same scoreline in their opening match.
Conversely, Lesotho finds itself at the bottom of the group standings, yet to secure a point after suffering a defeat against Niger in their first game. In another key match, Egypt faced South Sudan, where they dominated the pitch with a commanding 5-0 victory. The scoring was opened by Mostafa Ziko in the 36th minute, followed by a brace from Omar Marmoush in the 49th and 83rd minutes, and additional goals from Marwan Attia in the 75th minute and Hamza Abdel Karim in stoppage time. This result propels Egypt to the top of Group B with 4 points, following a goalless draw against Angola in their initial game, while South Sudan remains at the bottom without any points, having also lost to Malawi earlier.
Meanwhile, Algeria had a more challenging outing, managing a 2-2 draw against Burundi. The match saw Algeria come back from an early deficit, as Burundi struck twice within the first quarter of an hour, with an own goal from Faris Chaibi in the 5th minute and a goal from Jean Claude in the 12th minute. Algeria responded strongly, showing resilience and determination to level the score, but the team will need to regroup as they aim for a stronger performance in the upcoming matches.
As reported by qna.org.qa.
