Overview of the Upcoming CAN 2027 Qualifiers

The eagerly anticipated qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) are set to commence, kicking off with the first two matchdays from September 24 to October 6, 2026. This tournament promises thrilling encounters as teams vie for a coveted spot in the finals scheduled to take place in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania from June 19 to July 18, 2027. A total of 48 matches will unfold during these initial rounds, showcasing some of the continent's best talent and fierce competition.

Matchday One: Dates and Times (UTC)

The first matchday will see several exciting fixtures spread over three days. Here’s a detailed schedule:

  • Thursday, September 24
    13:00 Namibia vs. Congo-Brazzaville (Group G)
    16:00 Mauritania vs. Central African Republic (F)
    19:00 Côte d’Ivoire vs. Ghana
    Other matches include: RD Congo vs. Equatorial Guinea (E), Libya vs. Botswana (H), Sierra Leone vs. Zimbabwe (E), Cameroon vs. Comoros (G), Tunisia vs. Uganda (H)
  • Friday, September 25
    13:00 Senegal vs. Mozambique (J)
    19:00 Morocco vs. Gabon (A)
    Other notable matches are Nigeria vs. Madagascar (L), Egypt vs. Angola (B), Burkina Faso vs. Benin (F), and Mali vs. Cape Verde (K)
  • Saturday, September 26
    13:00 Kenya vs. Eritrea (Group D)
    16:00 South Africa vs. Guinea (D)

Matchday Two: Dates and Times (UTC)

The second matchday promises to be just as thrilling, featuring another set of high-stakes matches:

  • Monday, September 28
    16:00 Equatorial Guinea vs. Sierra Leone (Group E)
    19:00 Botswana vs. Tunisia (H)
  • Tuesday, September 29
    11:00 Comoros vs. Namibia (Group G)
    19:00 Gabon vs. Niger (A)
  • Wednesday, September 30
    16:00 Eritrea vs. South Africa (Group D)
  • Thursday, October 1
    16:00 Guinea vs. Kenya (Group D)
  • Tuesday, October 6
    19:00 Angola vs. Malawi (B)

This exciting schedule marks the beginning of a competitive journey for African nations as they aim to secure their place in the upcoming CAN 2027 tournament. Fans can look forward to a month filled with football action, showcasing the skills and passion of African footballers.

As reported by rfi.fr.