The TotalEnergies CAF CAN PAMOJA 2027 qualifiers are set to commence, marking the beginning of a thrilling journey towards the final phase of a competition that showcases the best of African football. Scheduled to unfold between September 24 and October 6, 2026, the first two matchdays will feature intense clashes among 48 national teams divided into 12 groups of four. This tournament promises to be a spectacular event, with several high-profile matches lined up to kickstart the qualifiers.

Among the standout fixtures of the opening day, the West African rivalry between Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana is highly anticipated, as both nations have a rich history in African football, having previously claimed championship titles. Additionally, Morocco will host Gabon at the Prince Moulay Abdallah Sports Complex, while Egypt, a seven-time African champion, will welcome Angola at the Cairo International Stadium. Algeria will also face Zambia in what is expected to be another thrilling matchup at the Hocine-Aït-Ahmed Stadium in Tizi-Ouzou.

The second matchday will commence on Monday, September 28, featuring Burkina Faso taking on the Central African Republic, Sierra Leone traveling to Equatorial Guinea, and matches including Zimbabwe versus the Democratic Republic of Congo and Botswana against Tunisia. A fresh set of encounters is also scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, showcasing clashes such as Lesotho facing Morocco, Burundi against Algeria, Mozambique playing Sudan, and Ethiopia competing with Senegal.

The qualification process will span across six matchdays, with teams competing in both home and away fixtures. The 48 participating teams have been meticulously organized into 12 groups. Following the initial two matchdays, the campaign will resume during the FIFA international window from November 9 to 17, 2026, with the final two matchdays slated for March 22 to 30, 2027.

At the conclusion of the group phase, the top two teams from each group, excluding host nations, will secure their places in the final phase of the TotalEnergies CAF CAN PAMOJA 2027. The co-host nations—Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania—are guaranteed automatic qualification, irrespective of their results during the qualifiers. Each of these groups will also allow the highest-ranked team among the other participants to qualify for the final stage.

Set to take place from June 19 to July 17, 2027, the TotalEnergies CAF CAN PAMOJA tournament will return to East Africa for the first time in over fifty years, marking a significant moment in the continent's football history.

First Matchday Fixtures (All times in GMT)

  • Group A: Morocco vs. Gabon (25/09, 19:00), Niger vs. Lesotho (25/09, 15:00)
  • Group B: Egypt vs. Angola (25/09, 19:00), Malawi vs. South Sudan (25/09, 16:00)
  • Group C: Côte d’Ivoire vs. Ghana (24/09, 19:00), Gambia vs. Somalia (25/09, 16:00)
  • Group D: South Africa vs. Guinea (26/09, 16:00), Kenya vs. Eritrea (26/09, 13:00)
  • Group E: DR Congo vs. Equatorial Guinea (24/09, 16:00), Sierra Leone vs. Zimbabwe (24/09, 19:00)
  • Group F: Burkina Faso vs. Benin (25/09, 19:00), Mauritania vs. Central African Republic (24/09, 16:00)
  • Group G: Cameroon vs. Comoros (24/09, 19:00), Namibia vs. Congo (24/09, 13:00)
  • Group H: Tunisia vs. Uganda (24/09, 19:00), Libya vs. Botswana (24/09, 16:00)
  • Group I: Algeria vs. Zambia (25/09, 19:00), Togo vs. Burundi (25/09, 16:00)
  • Group J: Senegal vs. Mozambique (25/09, 19:00), Sudan vs. Ethiopia (25/09, 16:00)
  • Group K: Mali vs. Cape Verde (25/09, 19:00), Rwanda vs. Liberia (25/09, 16:00)
  • Group L: Nigeria vs. Madagascar (25/09, 16:00), Tanzania vs. Guinea-Bissau (25/09, 13:00)

Second Matchday Fixtures (All times in GMT)

  • Group A: Gabon vs. Niger (29/09, 19:00), Lesotho vs. Morocco (29/09, 13:00)
  • Group B: Angola vs. Malawi (06/10, 19:00), South Sudan vs. Egypt (29/09, 13:00)
  • Group C: Ghana vs. Gambia (29/09, 16:00), Somalia vs. Côte d’Ivoire (29/09, 19:00)
  • Group D: Guinea vs. Kenya (01/10, 16:00), Eritrea vs. South Africa (30/09, 16:00)
  • Group E: Equatorial Guinea vs. Sierra Leone (28/09, 16:00), Zimbabwe vs. DR Congo (28/09, 16:00)
  • Group F: Benin vs. Mauritania (29/09, 19:00), Central African Republic vs. Burkina Faso (28/09, 16:00)
  • Group G: Comoros vs. Namibia (29/09, 11:00), Congo vs. Cameroon (29/09, 19:00)
  • Group H: Uganda vs. Libya (29/09, 16:00), Botswana vs. Tunisia (28/09, 19:00)
  • Group I: Zambia vs. Togo (29/09, 16:00), Burundi vs. Algeria (29/09, 13:00)
  • Group J: Mozambique vs. Sudan (29/09, 13:00), Ethiopia vs. Senegal (29/09, 13:00)
  • Group K: Cape Verde vs. Rwanda (29/09, 16:00), Liberia vs. Mali (29/09, 19:00)
  • Group L: Madagascar vs. Tanzania (29/09, 13:00), Guinea-Bissau vs. Nigeria (29/09, 16:00)

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As reported by cafonline.com.