Your complete guide to AFCON PAMOJA 2027 in Tanzania.
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Today: Thursday 12 November Fixtures, Kick-Off Times (EAT) and What’s at Stake
Nine AFCON 2027 qualifiers are played today, Thursday 12 November 2026, as Matchday 3 begins. The big games are Côte d’Ivoire v The Gambia (22:00 EAT), with both on 6 points, and Ghana v Somalia (18:00 EAT), with Ghana still on 0. Tanzania fans should watch Madagascar v Guinea-Bissau (19:00 EAT) in Group L.
Today’s fixtures (East Africa Time)
18:00: 🇬🇭 Ghana v Somalia 🇸🇴 (Group C)
19:00: 🇬🇳 Guinea v Eritrea 🇪🇷 (Group D)
19:00: 🇨🇩 DR Congo v Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 (Group E)
19:00: 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea v Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 (Group E)
19:00: 🇲🇬 Madagascar v Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼 (Group L)
22:00: 🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire v The Gambia 🇬🇲 (Group C, Bouaké)
22:00: 🇧🇯 Benin v Central African Republic 🇨🇫 (Group F)
The game of the night. Both teams have won their first two games and have 6 points. The Gambia came from two goals down to win 4–2 in Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire have yet to concede. With only two places available from Group C, a win in Bouaké would put either side in control.
Ghana v Somalia: must-win for the Black Stars
Ghana are bottom of Group C with no points after losing to Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia. They play Somalia twice in five days, and anything less than two wins would leave them almost out of the race.
Madagascar v Guinea-Bissau: one to watch for Tanzania and Nigeria
Group L leaders Guinea-Bissau (6 points) travel to Madagascar (1 point). A Guinea-Bissau win would put them six points clear of Nigeria before the Super Eagles even play Tanzania tomorrow. A Madagascar result would open up the group. Co-hosts Tanzania are already qualified, so only one other Group L team goes to AFCON 2027.
Guinea v Eritrea: Group D
Guinea (3 points) are South Africa’s main rival for Group D’s only non-host place. Two wins over Eritrea would keep them close to Bafana, who play Kenya tomorrow.
Group E: DR Congo v Sierra Leone and Equatorial Guinea v Zimbabwe
DR Congo (6 points) can open a gap at the top against bottom side Sierra Leone. Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea, both on 3 points, meet in a straight fight for second place.
Benin v CAR, Cameroon v Namibia, Senegal v Sudan
Benin (4 points) host the Central African Republic (0) in the tightest group, F. Cameroon (4) host Namibia (3) in Group G. In Group J, Senegal (4) face Sudan (3) as they chase leaders Mozambique.
Table before today’s games
Group C: Côte d’Ivoire 6, The Gambia 6, Somalia 0, Ghana 0
Group D: South Africa 6, Guinea 3, Kenya 1, Eritrea 1
Group E: DR Congo 6, Zimbabwe 3, Equatorial Guinea 3, Sierra Leone 0
Group F: Benin 4, Burkina Faso 4, Mauritania 3, CAR 0
Group G: Cameroon 4, Comoros 3, Namibia 3, Congo 1
Group J: Mozambique 4, Senegal 4, Sudan 3, Ethiopia 0
Group L: Guinea-Bissau 6, Nigeria 3, Madagascar 1, Tanzania 1
Where to Watch AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Nigeria v Tanzania, South Africa v Kenya, Uganda v Botswana (TV Channels)
SuperSport is showing selected AFCON 2027 qualifiers live this week. Nigeria v Tanzania (Fri 13 Nov, 19:00 EAT) is on SuperSport Swahili, Grandstand and GOtv LaLiga. South Africa v Kenya (Fri 13 Nov, 19:00 EAT) is on SuperSport Kickoff and GOtv Kickoff. Uganda v Botswana (Sat 14 Nov, 19:00 EAT) is on SuperSport Swahili and SuperSport Africa.
TV channels for the host nations’ games
🇳🇬 Nigeria v Tanzania 🇹🇿: Friday 13 November
Kick-off: 19:00 EAT (17:00 WAT), Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo
DStv (Kenya and the rest of Africa): SuperSport Kickoff Africa
DStv (South Africa): SuperSport Kickoff SA, SuperSport PSL
GOtv: GOtv Kickoff, GOtv Max (Max1, Max3)
🇺🇬 Uganda v Botswana 🇧🇼: Saturday 14 November
Kick-off: 19:00 EAT, Hoima City Stadium
DStv: SuperSport Africa (Rest of Africa), SuperSport Swahili
GOtv: GOtv Max (Max360)
SuperSport coverage usually starts about 10 minutes before kick-off. Channels can change at short notice, so check your DStv or GOtv guide on match day.
What about the Tuesday 17 November games?
SuperSport’s listings so far cover the games up to 16 November. Broadcast details for Tanzania v Nigeria (Tue 17 Nov, 16:00 EAT, Zanzibar), Kenya v South Africa (Tue 17 Nov, 19:00 EAT, Nairobi) and Botswana v Uganda (Tue 17 Nov, 22:00 EAT) have not been published yet. We will update this page when they are.
Is AFCON 2027 on free-to-air TV?
CAF has awarded free-to-air rights for AFCON 2027 across sub-Saharan Africa to MEL and MBS, covering more than 40 countries including Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. The national free-to-air channels for this week’s qualifiers have not been announced, so for now SuperSport (DStv and GOtv) is the confirmed way to watch. Read about the free-to-air deal.
Watching from the UK or USA?
Pay-TV rights outside Africa vary by country, and many AFCON qualifiers are not shown live in the UK or USA. Check your local sports broadcaster’s listings. Kick-offs in the UK are 3 hours earlier than EAT (Nigeria v Tanzania and South Africa v Kenya at 16:00 GMT).
Nigeria v Tanzania is on SuperSport Swahili, SuperSport Grandstand and SuperSport LaLiga on DStv, and GOtv LaLiga on GOtv. Kick-off is 19:00 EAT on Friday 13 November.
Which channel is showing South Africa vs Kenya?
South Africa v Kenya is on SuperSport Kickoff (Africa and SA), SuperSport PSL, GOtv Kickoff and GOtv Max. Kick-off is 19:00 EAT (18:00 SAST) on Friday 13 November.
Which channel is showing Uganda vs Botswana?
Uganda v Botswana is on SuperSport Africa, SuperSport Swahili and GOtv Max360. Kick-off is 19:00 EAT on Saturday 14 November.
Nigeria vs Tanzania Team News: Osimhen Out, Mzize and Job Injured, Predicted Line-ups and Kick-off Time
Nigeria hosts Tanzania on Friday 13 November 2026 at 19:00 EAT (17:00 in Nigeria) at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Both teams are missing key players. Nigeria are without striker Victor Osimhen after knee surgery, and Tanzania have lost Yanga pair Clement Mzize and Dickson Job to injury, with Azam winger Iddi Seleman Nado called up as cover.
Nigeria team news
Victor Osimhen is out. The Galatasaray striker was injured in a Champions League win over Stuttgart and has had surgery on his left knee. He is expected to miss about three to four weeks.
Maduka Okoye is left out. Coach Eric Chelle has recalled Francis Uzoho alongside Stanley Nwabali and Arthur Okonkwo.
Samuel Chukwueze is also missing.
New face: Slavia Prague teenager Mubarak Suleiman gets his first senior call-up.
With Osimhen out, the goals are expected to come from Ademola Lookman, Taiwo Awoniyi, Akor Adams, Tolu Arokodare and Moses Simon.
Nigeria squad (24)
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali, Francis Uzoho, Arthur Okonkwo
Defenders: Ola Aina, Bruno Onyemaechi, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Benjamin Fredrick, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Abdullahi Bewene
Clement Mzize and Dickson Job are out. Both Young Africans players withdrew with injuries, and their club asked for them to stay in Tanzania for medical assessment and treatment. TFF spokesperson Clifford Ndimbo confirmed the decision.
Iddi Seleman Nado (Azam FC) has been called up. The 31-year-old winger has one goal in 11 appearances for the Taifa Stars and travelled with the squad to Uyo.
Losing Job is a blow to the defence, so expect Bakari Mwamnyeto to lead the back line. Without Mzize, Simon Msuva and FC Dallas forward Bernard Kamungo carry the attack.
Predicted line-ups are our best guess based on recent selections. Official line-ups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Match details
Nigeria v Tanzania: Friday 13 November 2026, 19:00 EAT (17:00 WAT), Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo
Tanzania v Nigeria: Tuesday 17 November 2026, 16:00 EAT, New Amaan Complex, Zanzibar
Competition: AFCON 2027 qualifiers, Group L
What’s at stake
Guinea-Bissau lead Group L with 6 points, Nigeria have 3, and Madagascar and Tanzania have 1 each. Tanzania are already qualified as co-hosts, so Nigeria are fighting Guinea-Bissau for the group’s only other place. After losing 3–0 in Bissau, the Super Eagles realistically need two wins against Tanzania. For the Taifa Stars, it’s a chance to get their first win of the campaign and spoil Nigeria’s plans.
Head-to-head
Nigeria have never lost to Tanzania. In 11 meetings, Nigeria have won 7 and 4 have been draws. The teams last met at AFCON 2025 in Morocco, where Nigeria won 2–1 in the group stage.
Frequently asked questions
Is Osimhen playing against Tanzania?
No. Victor Osimhen is out after knee surgery and is not in Nigeria’s squad for either game against Tanzania.
Why are Mzize and Job not playing for Tanzania?
Clement Mzize and Dickson Job withdrew with injuries. Their club, Young Africans, asked for them to stay in Tanzania for treatment. Iddi Seleman Nado was called up.
What time is Nigeria vs Tanzania?
19:00 East Africa Time (17:00 in Nigeria) on Friday 13 November 2026, in Uyo.
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Fixtures: Matchday 3 & 4 Kick-Off Times in EAT (12–17 November 2026)
Matchdays 3 and 4 of AFCON 2027 qualifying are played from Thursday 12 to Tuesday 17 November 2026. Nigeria v Tanzania is on Friday 13 November at 19:00 EAT in Uyo, and Tanzania v Nigeria on Tuesday 17 November at 16:00 EAT in Dar es Salaam. South Africa v Kenya is on Friday 13 November at 19:00 EAT, and Kenya v South Africa on Tuesday 17 November at 19:00 EAT. Uganda v Botswana is on Saturday 14 November at 19:00 EAT.
After two matchdays, eight teams have a perfect six points. In this window every team plays the same opponent twice, home and away, in about five days. By Tuesday 17 November, after four of the six games, most groups will have clear leaders. All kick-off times below are in East Africa Time (EAT), from CAF’s official schedule. See the latest positions on our AFCON 2027 qualifiers table.
The big games to watch
Nigeria v Tanzania (Group L)
The tie East Africa has been waiting for. Nigeria host the first game on Friday 13 November at 19:00 EAT at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Tanzania host the return game on Tuesday 17 November at 16:00 EAT in Dar es Salaam.
Why it matters: Tanzania are already qualified for AFCON 2027 as co-hosts, so they don’t need points to reach the Finals. Their results still count for everyone else in Group L, though. Nigeria are fighting Guinea-Bissau for the group’s only other place. Guinea-Bissau have 6 points and Nigeria have 3 after losing 3–0 in Bissau, so dropped points against Tanzania could end Nigeria’s chances. For the Taifa Stars, still looking for their first win, it’s two tough tests seven months before a home AFCON. Read our Nigeria v Tanzania preview.
South Africa v Kenya (Group D)
Bafana Bafana lead Group D with 6 points and a +6 goal difference. Co-hosts Kenya have 1 point. South Africa host the first game on Friday 13 November at 19:00 EAT at Orlando Stadium, Soweto, and Kenya host the return on Tuesday 17 November at 19:00 EAT at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi. Two wins would put South Africa on 12 points, close to the group’s only non-host place. Read our South Africa v Kenya preview.
Côte d’Ivoire v The Gambia (Group C)
The Group C leaders, both on 6 points, meet in Bouaké on Thursday 12 November at 22:00 EAT and in Bakau on Tuesday 17 November at 19:00 EAT. Whoever wins this double-header will be the clear favourite for first place.
Mali v Rwanda (Group K)
Two perfect teams, both on 6 points. The first game is in Bamako on Friday 13 November at 22:00 EAT, and the return in Kigali on Tuesday 17 November at 22:00 EAT.
Ghana v Somalia (Group C)
Ghana are bottom of Group C with no points after two games. They play Somalia on Thursday 12 November at 18:00 EAT and Monday 16 November at 18:00 EAT. Anything less than two wins would leave the Black Stars with very little chance.
Host nations’ games (EAT)
Fri 13 Nov, 19:00: 🇳🇬 Nigeria v Tanzania 🇹🇿 (Uyo)
Fri 13 Nov, 19:00: 🇿🇦 South Africa v Kenya 🇰🇪 (Orlando Stadium, Soweto)
Sat 14 Nov, 19:00: 🇺🇬 Uganda v Botswana 🇧🇼 (Hoima)
Tue 17 Nov, 16:00: 🇹🇿 Tanzania v Nigeria 🇳🇬 (Dar es Salaam)
Tue 17 Nov, 19:00: 🇰🇪 Kenya v South Africa 🇿🇦 (Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi)
Tue 17 Nov, 22:00: 🇧🇼 Botswana v Uganda 🇺🇬
Matchday 3
Thursday 12 November 2026
18:00: Ghana v Somalia (Group C)
19:00: Guinea v Eritrea (Group D)
19:00: DR Congo v Sierra Leone (Group E)
19:00: Equatorial Guinea v Zimbabwe (Group E)
19:00: Madagascar v Guinea-Bissau (Group L)
22:00: Côte d’Ivoire v The Gambia (Group C, Bouaké)
22:00: Benin v Central African Rep. (Group F)
22:00: Cameroon v Namibia (Group G)
22:00: Senegal v Sudan (Group J)
Friday 13 November 2026
16:00: Comoros v Congo (Group G)
16:00: Zambia v Burundi (Group I, Lusaka)
16:00: Mozambique v Ethiopia (Group J)
19:00: Gabon v Lesotho (Group A)
19:00: South Africa v Kenya (Group D, Orlando Stadium, Soweto)
19:00: Burkina Faso v Mauritania (Group F)
19:00: Tunisia v Libya (Group H)
19:00: Cape Verde v Liberia (Group K)
19:00: Nigeria v Tanzania (Group L, Uyo)
22:00: Egypt v Malawi (Group B)
22:00: Mali v Rwanda (Group K, Bamako)
23:00: Morocco v Niger (Group A)
Saturday 14 November 2026
19:00: Uganda v Botswana (Group H, Hoima)
22:00: Angola v South Sudan (Group B)
22:00: Algeria v Togo (Group I)
Matchday 4
Monday 16 November 2026
16:00: Zimbabwe v Equatorial Guinea (Group E)
16:00: Namibia v Cameroon (Group G)
16:00: Sudan v Senegal (Group J)
18:00: Somalia v Ghana (Group C)
19:00: Eritrea v Guinea (Group D)
19:00: Central African Rep. v Benin (Group F)
Tuesday 17 November 2026
16:00: Lesotho v Gabon (Group A)
16:00: Malawi v Egypt (Group B)
16:00: South Sudan v Angola (Group B)
16:00: Burundi v Zambia (Group I)
16:00: Ethiopia v Mozambique (Group J)
16:00: Tanzania v Nigeria (Group L, Dar es Salaam)
19:00: The Gambia v Côte d’Ivoire (Group C, Bakau)
19:00: Kenya v South Africa (Group D, Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi)
19:00: Sierra Leone v DR Congo (Group E)
19:00: Libya v Tunisia (Group H)
19:00: Togo v Algeria (Group I)
19:00: Guinea-Bissau v Madagascar (Group L)
22:00: Mauritania v Burkina Faso (Group F)
22:00: Congo v Comoros (Group G)
22:00: Botswana v Uganda (Group H)
22:00: Rwanda v Mali (Group K, Kigali)
22:00: Liberia v Cape Verde (Group K)
23:00: Niger v Morocco (Group A)
Other time zones: UK, subtract 3 hours. South Africa, subtract 1 hour. Nigeria, subtract 2 hours.
What’s at stake in each group
Group A: Morocco (6 pts) can almost seal first place with two wins over Niger (3).
Group B: Egypt and Angola both have 4 points. Malawi (3) face Egypt twice.
Group C: Côte d’Ivoire v The Gambia decides who leads. Ghana (0) must beat Somalia twice.
Group D: South Africa (6) v co-hosts Kenya. Guinea (3) face Eritrea twice and could close the gap.
Group E: DR Congo (6) play bottom side Sierra Leone. Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea (3 each) meet in a battle for second.
Group F: Benin and Burkina Faso both have 4 points, with Mauritania one behind. It’s the tightest group.
Group G: Cameroon (4) v Namibia (3), and Comoros (3) v Congo (1).
Group H: Co-hosts Uganda (4) play Botswana (2), the best-placed non-host. Tunisia (2) and Libya (1) meet in a game neither can afford to lose.
Group I: Algeria (4) v Togo (3), and Zambia (3) v Burundi (1).
Group J: Mozambique and Senegal both have 4 points. Senegal face Sudan (3), and Mozambique face Ethiopia (0).
Group K: Mali v Rwanda, both on 6 points.
Group L: Guinea-Bissau (6) play Madagascar (1), and Nigeria (3) play co-hosts Tanzania (1).
Frequently asked questions
When are AFCON 2027 qualifiers Matchday 3 and 4?
From Thursday 12 to Tuesday 17 November 2026. The final Matchdays 5 and 6 are on 22–30 March 2027.
When do Nigeria play Tanzania?
Nigeria host Tanzania on Friday 13 November 2026 at 19:00 EAT in Uyo. Tanzania host Nigeria on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 16:00 EAT in Dar es Salaam.
When do South Africa play Kenya?
South Africa host Kenya on Friday 13 November 2026 at 19:00 EAT at Orlando Stadium, Soweto. Kenya host South Africa on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 19:00 EAT at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi.
What time do the Matchday 3 and 4 games kick off?
Kick-offs range from 16:00 to 23:00 EAT. Every kick-off time is listed above in East Africa Time, from CAF’s official schedule.
Kenya Squad vs South Africa: McCarthy Names 24-Man Harambee Stars Team (13 & 17 Nov)
Kenya coach Benni McCarthy has named a 24-man Harambee Stars squad for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers against South Africa: away at Orlando Stadium, Soweto on Friday 13 November and at home at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi on Tuesday 17 November. Captain Michael Olunga and defender Eric “Marcelo” Ouma return from long injuries. Joseph Okumu and Daniel Anyembe were cut from the provisional list.
McCarthy has cut his 36-man provisional list to 24 for Kenya’s double-header against Bafana Bafana, a match with an extra edge because McCarthy is South Africa’s all-time leading scorer. Kenya are already qualified for AFCON 2027 as co-hosts, but they are still looking for their first win of the qualifying campaign.
Harambee Stars squad vs South Africa (24 players)
Goalkeepers (3)
Byrne Omondi (Gor Mahia)
Brian Bwire (Tusker FC)
Faruk Shikalo (Nairobi United)
Defenders (9)
Abud Omar (Tusker FC)
Frank Odhiambo (Gor Mahia)
Sylvester Owino (Gor Mahia)
Amos Wanjala (Valencia)
Eric “Marcelo” Ouma (Raków Częstochowa)
Stanley Wilson (AIK)
Vincent Harper (Exeter City)
Rooney Onyango (Sogndal)
Hannif Wesonga (Jamus FC)
Midfielders (4)
Manzur Okwaro (Stade de Reims)
Alwyn Tera (Ararat-Armenia)
Henry Ochieng (Slough Town)
Zak Vyner (Wrexham)
Forwards (8)
Michael Olunga (Al-Arabi), captain
Job Ochieng (Real Sociedad)
Mohammed Bajaber (Nairobi United)
Will Lenkupae (Tulsa)
Adam Wilson (The New Saints)
Ben Stanley (Gor Mahia)
Ryan Ogam (RFC Liège)
Micah Obiero (Carlisle United)
Key talking points
Olunga is back: the captain returns after about five months out with a pelvic injury that needed surgery. He gives Kenya their main goal threat again.
Marcelo Ouma returns: the Raków Częstochowa defender is back after recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon suffered in August 2025.
Zak Vyner is available: the Wrexham player joined Kenya’s camp earlier in the campaign but could not play while his nationality paperwork was finalised.
Okumu and Anyembe miss out: both were in the provisional squad but are not in the final 24. Okumu has only recently returned from a long knee injury.
A mix of home and overseas players: players come from Kenya’s league (Gor Mahia, Tusker, Nairobi United) as well as Spain, England, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Belgium and the USA.
Dropped from the provisional squad (12)
Alpha Onyango, Chrispine Erambo, Michael Kibwage, Kevin Wangaya, Lawrence Okoth, Ian Otieno, Caleb Kramer, Daniel Anyembe, Deon Woodman, Joseph Okumu, Marvin Nabwire and Aldrine Kibet.
Match details
Match
Date
Venue
Kick-off
🇿🇦 South Africa v Kenya 🇰🇪
Fri 13 Nov 2026
Orlando Stadium, Soweto
19:00 EAT · 18:00 SAST
🇰🇪 Kenya v South Africa 🇿🇦
Tue 17 Nov 2026
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
19:00 EAT · 18:00 SAST
Group D table before the games
Team
P
GD
Pts
🇿🇦 South Africa
2
+6
6
🇬🇳 Guinea
2
0
3
🇰🇪 Kenya (host)
2
-1
1
🇪🇷 Eritrea
2
-5
1
Kenya are already qualified as co-hosts, so Group D’s one other qualifying place is a race between South Africa and Guinea. Every point Kenya take from Bafana helps Guinea. Read our full South Africa v Kenya preview.
Frequently asked questions
Who is in the Kenya squad against South Africa?
Benni McCarthy named 24 players, including captain Michael Olunga, Eric “Marcelo” Ouma, Zak Vyner, Manzur Okwaro, Ryan Ogam and goalkeepers Byrne Omondi, Brian Bwire and Faruk Shikalo.
Is Joseph Okumu in the Harambee Stars squad?
No. Okumu was named in the 36-man provisional squad but is not in the final 24 for the South Africa games.
When do Kenya play South Africa?
South Africa host Kenya on Friday 13 November 2026 at Orlando Stadium, Soweto. Kenya host South Africa on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, at 19:00 EAT.
Nigeria vs Tanzania Preview: AFCON 2027 Qualifiers, 13 & 17 November (Venue, Squads, Table)
Nigeria v Tanzania: Friday 13 November 2026, Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Tanzania v Nigeria: Tuesday 17 November 2026, Dar es Salaam. Both are AFCON 2027 qualifiers in Group L. Nigeria need to win both to stay in the race with Guinea-Bissau. Tanzania are already qualified as co-hosts. Kick-off times are still to be confirmed.
It’s the double-header East Africa has been waiting for. Miguel Gamondi’s Taifa Stars take on Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles twice in five days, first in Uyo and then in Dar es Salaam. For Nigeria, it’s close to must-win after a 3–0 defeat in Guinea-Bissau. For Tanzania, it’s the biggest test of the campaign, seven months before a home AFCON.
Match details
Match
Date
Venue
Kick-off
🇳🇬 Nigeria v Tanzania 🇹🇿
Fri 13 Nov 2026
Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo
TBC
🇹🇿 Tanzania v Nigeria 🇳🇬
Tue 17 Nov 2026
Dar es Salaam (stadium TBC)
TBC*
*Nigerian media have reported that Tanzania chose a 2pm (14:00 EAT) kick-off for the home game. We’ll update this page once CAF confirms the official times.
Group L table before the games
Team
P
GD
Pts
🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau
2
+5
6
🇳🇬 Nigeria
2
-2
3
🇲🇬 Madagascar
2
-1
1
🇹🇿 Tanzania (host)
2
-2
1
Results so far: Tanzania 0–2 Guinea-Bissau · Nigeria 2–1 Madagascar · Madagascar 1–1 Tanzania · Guinea-Bissau 3–0 Nigeria. Full table
What’s at stake
Group L is a host group. Tanzania are already qualified as co-hosts, so only one other team goes to AFCON 2027, and right now Guinea-Bissau lead Nigeria by three points.
For Nigeria: coach Eric Chelle has said the Tanzania games are “very important” and that Nigeria must win both. Anything less could leave the Super Eagles relying on other results, with Guinea-Bissau at home to Madagascar in the same window.
For Tanzania: no points are needed to qualify, but the Taifa Stars are still looking for their first win of the campaign. Taking points off Nigeria would be a big confidence boost, and could help decide who joins them from Group L.
Team news
🇳🇬 Nigeria
Victor Osimhen is expected to lead the attack despite a fitness scare at club level.
Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi are expected to start in midfield.
Samuel Chukwueze is ruled out of both games with a hip injury.
Moses Usor, who scored on his debut against Madagascar, is tipped to play a big role.
Chelle also coaches Nigeria’s U-23 team, which plays DR Congo on the same dates. Reports suggest his assistants will lead the U-23s.
🇹🇿 Tanzania
Gamondi has named 24 players, 10 of them based abroad, including Simon Msuva, Novatus Miroshi (Göztepe), Cyprian Kachwele (FC Kryvbas) and Bernard Kamungo (FC Dallas). Yanga and Azam provide five players each. The squad is due to arrive in Uyo on Sunday 8 November. See the full Taifa Stars squad.
Players to watch
Victor Osimhen (Nigeria): Nigeria’s biggest threat. Keeping him quiet is Tanzania’s main job in Uyo.
Simon Msuva (Tanzania): the most experienced forward in the Taifa Stars squad.
Bernard Kamungo (Tanzania): the FC Dallas forward brings pace on the counter-attack.
Where to watch
CAF has awarded free-to-air rights for AFCON 2027 across sub-Saharan Africa, including Tanzania and Nigeria, but broadcasters for these qualifiers have not been confirmed yet. Check our How to watch AFCON 2027 guide.
Frequently asked questions
When is Nigeria vs Tanzania?
Nigeria host Tanzania on Friday 13 November 2026 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Tanzania host Nigeria on Tuesday 17 November 2026 in Dar es Salaam.
Where is Nigeria vs Tanzania being played?
The first game is in Uyo, Nigeria, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. The return game is in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Who coaches Nigeria and Tanzania?
Eric Chelle coaches Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Miguel Gamondi coaches Tanzania’s Taifa Stars.
Can Nigeria still qualify for AFCON 2027?
Yes. Nigeria have 3 points, three behind Group L leaders Guinea-Bissau, with four games left. Only one team besides co-hosts Tanzania qualifies from Group L.
Ratiba ya Kufuzu AFCON 2027 Novemba: Taifa Stars v Nigeria, Kenya v Afrika Kusini + Kikosi
Taifa Stars watacheza na Nigeria mara mbili: Ijumaa 13 Novemba 2026 nchini Nigeria, na Jumanne 17 Novemba 2026 nyumbani Tanzania. Kocha Miguel Gamondi ametaja kikosi cha wachezaji 24. Harambee Stars wanacheza na Afrika Kusini (13 na 17 Novemba) na Uganda Cranes wanaikaribisha Botswana Jumamosi 14 Novemba jijini Hoima.
Mzunguko wa 3 na 4 wa kufuzu AFCON 2027 unachezwa katikati ya Novemba 2026. Kwa wenyeji wote watatu (Tanzania, Kenya na Uganda) ni mechi mbili ndani ya siku chache, miezi saba kabla ya fainali kuanza tarehe 19 Juni 2027. Wenyeji tayari wamefuzu moja kwa moja, lakini matokeo yao yanaamua nani ataungana nao kutoka kwenye makundi yao.
Ratiba ya mechi za wenyeji (saa za Afrika Mashariki)
Tarehe
Mechi
Uwanja / Saa
Ijumaa 13 Nov
🇳🇬 Nigeria v Tanzania 🇹🇿 (Kundi L)
Nigeria, uwanja na saa bado kuthibitishwa
Ijumaa 13 Nov
🇿🇦 Afrika Kusini v Kenya 🇰🇪 (Kundi D)
Orlando Amstel Arena, Soweto · saa 1:00 usiku
Jumamosi 14 Nov
🇺🇬 Uganda v Botswana 🇧🇼 (Kundi H)
Hoima City Stadium · saa bado kuthibitishwa
Jumanne 17 Nov
🇹🇿 Tanzania v Nigeria 🇳🇬 (Kundi L)
Tanzania, uwanja na saa bado kuthibitishwa*
Jumanne 17 Nov
🇰🇪 Kenya v Afrika Kusini 🇿🇦 (Kundi D)
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi · saa 1:00 usiku
Bado kuthibitishwa
🇧🇼 Botswana v Uganda 🇺🇬 (Kundi H)
Botswana
*Vyombo vya habari vya Nigeria vimeripoti kuwa Tanzania imechagua mechi ya nyumbani ianze saa 8:00 mchana. Tutasasisha ratiba hii mara TFF au CAF watakapothibitisha viwanja na saa.
Taifa Stars v Nigeria: kwa nini mechi hizi ni muhimu
Taifa Stars wako mkiani mwa Kundi L wakiwa na pointi 1 baada ya kufungwa 2–0 na Guinea-Bissau na kutoka sare ya 1–1 na Madagascar. Nigeria wana pointi 3 baada ya kupigwa 3–0 jijini Bissau, na wanapambana na Guinea-Bissau (pointi 6) kuwania nafasi pekee iliyobaki ya kufuzu kwenye kundi hili.
Kwa kuwa Tanzania tayari imefuzu kama mwenyeji, kila pointi ambayo Taifa Stars watachukua kwa Nigeria inaweza kuamua nani atafuzu kutoka Kundi L. Kwa Gamondi, ni kipimo kikubwa dhidi ya moja ya timu bora Afrika kabla ya fainali za nyumbani.
Kwa mujibu wa ripoti, kikosi kinatarajiwa kuanza maandalizi na kusafiri kwenda Nigeria tarehe 8 Novemba.
Kikosi cha Taifa Stars: wachezaji 24
Kocha Miguel Gamondi ametaja wachezaji 24 kwa mechi mbili dhidi ya Nigeria:
Wanaocheza nje ya nchi: Abdallah Hamisi (Al Ain, UAE), Haji Mnoga (Patro Eisden, Ubelgiji), Novatus Miroshi (Göztepe, Uturuki), Alphonse Mabula (JS Kabylie, Algeria), Ben Starkie (Truro City, Uingereza), Simon Msuva (Newroz, Iraq), Kibu Denis (Al Nasr, Libya), Charles M’Mombwa (Zabbar, Malta), Cyprian Kachwele (FC Kryvbas, Ukraine), Bernard Kamungo (FC Dallas, Marekani)
Mlinda mlango mzoefu Aishi Manula amerudi kikosini, na Simon Msuva anaongoza safu ya ushambuliaji akisaidiwa na Bernard Kamungo wa FC Dallas na Clement Mzize.
Harambee Stars v Afrika Kusini
Kenya, chini ya kocha Benni McCarthy (mfungaji bora wa muda wote wa Bafana Bafana), wanacheza na Afrika Kusini ya Pitso Mosimane. Afrika Kusini wanaongoza Kundi D kwa pointi 6, na Kenya wana pointi 1. Nahodha Michael Olunga amerudi kwenye kikosi cha wachezaji 36 cha awali. Soma uchambuzi kamili (Kiingereza).
Uganda Cranes v Botswana
Uganda wanaongoza Kundi H kwa pointi 4 na wanaikaribisha Botswana (pointi 2), timu isiyo mwenyeji iliyo juu zaidi kwenye kundi, Jumamosi 14 Novemba kwenye Uwanja wa Hoima City. Kocha Paul Put ametaja kikosi chake, akiongozwa na nahodha Khalid Aucho.
Taifa Stars watacheza na Nigeria Ijumaa 13 Novemba 2026 nchini Nigeria, na Jumanne 17 Novemba 2026 nyumbani Tanzania, katika mechi za kufuzu AFCON 2027 Kundi L.
Kikosi cha Taifa Stars dhidi ya Nigeria kina wachezaji wangapi?
Kocha Miguel Gamondi ametaja kikosi cha wachezaji 24, wakiwemo Aishi Manula, Simon Msuva, Feisal Salum na Bernard Kamungo.
Je, Tanzania tayari imefuzu AFCON 2027?
Ndiyo. Tanzania, Kenya na Uganda wamefuzu moja kwa moja kama wenyeji wenza wa AFCON 2027, itakayochezwa kuanzia 19 Juni hadi 17 Julai 2027.
Mzunguko wa 5 na 6 utachezwa lini?
Mizunguko ya mwisho ya kufuzu, wa 5 na 6, itachezwa tarehe 22–30 Machi 2027.
South Africa vs Kenya Preview: AFCON 2027 Qualifiers, 13 & 17 November (Squads, Times, Table)
South Africa v Kenya: Friday 13 November 2026, Orlando Amstel Arena, Soweto. Kick-off 18:00 SA time / 19:00 EAT. Kenya v South Africa: Tuesday 17 November 2026, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi. Kick-off 19:00 EAT / 18:00 SA time. Both are AFCON 2027 qualifiers in Group D. South Africa lead the group with 6 points. Kenya are already qualified as co-hosts.
It’s the double-header with the best storyline of the November window. Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana Bafana take on Kenya’s Harambee Stars, coached by Benni McCarthy, Bafana’s record goalscorer. Two games in five days, first in Soweto and then in Nairobi, could go a long way towards deciding who goes to AFCON 2027 from Group D.
Match details
Match
Date
Venue
Kick-off
🇿🇦 South Africa v Kenya 🇰🇪
Fri 13 Nov 2026
Orlando Amstel Arena, Soweto
18:00 SAST · 19:00 EAT · 16:00 UK
🇰🇪 Kenya v South Africa 🇿🇦
Tue 17 Nov 2026
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
19:00 EAT · 18:00 SAST · 16:00 UK
Group D table before the games
Team
P
GD
Pts
🇿🇦 South Africa
2
+6
6
🇬🇳 Guinea
2
0
3
🇰🇪 Kenya (host)
2
-1
1
🇪🇷 Eritrea
2
-5
1
Results so far: South Africa 2–1 Guinea · Kenya 1–1 Eritrea · Eritrea 0–5 South Africa · Guinea 1–0 Kenya. Full tables: AFCON 2027 qualifiers table.
What’s at stake
Group D is a host group. Kenya are already qualified as co-hosts, so only one other team from the group goes to AFCON 2027, and right now that’s a race between South Africa and Guinea.
For South Africa: two wins would take Bafana to 12 points after four games. Guinea play Eritrea twice in the same window, so dropped points against Kenya could hand Guinea the advantage. South Africa still have to travel to Conakry in March 2027.
For Kenya: the Harambee Stars are still looking for their first win of the campaign. They don’t need points to qualify, but results matter. Every point Kenya take off South Africa helps Guinea, and McCarthy wants a competitive team for a home AFCON in seven months.
The storyline: Mosimane v McCarthy
Benni McCarthy is Bafana Bafana’s all-time leading scorer, and now he leads Kenya against his own country, first in Soweto, where he’ll get plenty of attention from the home crowd. In the other dugout, Pitso Mosimane is in his second spell in charge of Bafana, and two wins so far, including a 5–0 win over Eritrea, have made the start of his tenure look strong.
On paper the gap is big. South Africa are ranked 48th in the world, their highest position since 2011, while Kenya are 114th. But a double-header, with the second game in Nairobi, is rarely straightforward.
Squads
🇿🇦 South Africa (38-man preliminary squad)
Mosimane named a large preliminary squad of 38 players. Key names include goalkeeper and captain Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena and Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns), forward Lyle Foster (Houston Dynamo) and Relebohile Mofokeng (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise), who scored twice against Eritrea. The squad will be cut before the games.
🇰🇪 Kenya (36-man provisional squad)
McCarthy named 36 players on 29 October. Big news: captain Michael Olunga returns after missing the last window through injury, and defender Joseph Okumu (Stade de Reims) is back after a long knee ligament injury. Ryan Ogam, who scored Kenya’s goal against Eritrea, is included, along with Daniel Anyembe, Mohammed Bajaber and Gor Mahia’s in-form Alpha Onyango.
Players to watch
Relebohile Mofokeng (South Africa): two goals in the 5–0 win over Eritrea. He’s Bafana’s most exciting young attacker.
Lyle Foster (South Africa): the focal point up front.
Michael Olunga (Kenya): Kenya’s captain and main goal threat, back at the right time.
Ryan Ogam (Kenya): scored late against Eritrea and is a useful option off the bench.
Where to watch
CAF has awarded free-to-air rights for AFCON 2027 and its qualifiers across sub-Saharan Africa, including South Africa and Kenya, but the channel in each country has not been confirmed for these games yet. Check our How to watch AFCON 2027 guide, which we update as broadcasters are announced, and read about the free-to-air TV deal.
Frequently asked questions
When is South Africa vs Kenya?
South Africa host Kenya on Friday 13 November 2026 at Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto, with kick-off at 18:00 South African time (19:00 EAT). The return game is on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, at 19:00 EAT (18:00 SA time).
Where is South Africa vs Kenya being played?
The first game is at Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto, Johannesburg. The second is at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.
Who coaches Kenya and South Africa?
Benni McCarthy, Bafana Bafana’s record goalscorer, coaches Kenya. Pitso Mosimane coaches South Africa.
Can South Africa still qualify for AFCON 2027?
Yes. South Africa lead Group D with 6 points. Kenya are already qualified as co-hosts, so South Africa are competing mainly with Guinea for the group’s one remaining place.
When Is the Next AFCON After 2027? CAF Brings Back the Two-Year Cycle
CAF has scrapped its plan to hold AFCON every four years. The Africa Cup of Nations will go back to being held every two years. After AFCON 2027 in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda (19 June – 17 July 2027), the next tournaments are planned for 2028, 2031 and 2033. CAF says AFCON may not be held in a FIFA World Cup year, so there will be no tournament in 2030.
The Confederation of African Football has reversed one of its biggest decisions in years. On 30 October 2026, CAF announced that its Executive Committee had unanimously decided that the Africa Cup of Nations “will return to taking place every Two Years”, less than a year after it voted to move the tournament to a four-year cycle.
Next AFCON tournaments: the new calendar
Year
AFCON
2027
Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda (PAMOJA 2027), 19 June – 17 July
2028
Planned (host not yet announced)
2030
No AFCON: FIFA World Cup year
2031
Planned (host not yet announced)
2033
Planned (host not yet announced)
“The subsequent AFCONs thereafter will take place in 2028, 2031 and 2033,” CAF President Patrice Motsepe said, adding that the tournament “may not take place during the year of the FIFA World Cup.”
What changed?
In December 2025, CAF announced that AFCON would move to a four-year cycle from 2028. The plan was to fill the gap with a new African Nations League, played every two years, to give national teams more competitive matches and bring in new revenue.
The plan was not widely welcomed, and CAF has now dropped it. CAF said the proposed Nations League would take several years to generate enough revenue to make African competitions financially self-sufficient. “We were also concerned by the several years required before the proposed new Africa Nations League” could deliver, Motsepe said.
Motsepe first hinted at the U-turn at CAF’s strategy conference in Cabo Verde in October, before the Executive Committee made the decision official.
What it means for AFCON 2027
Nothing changes for PAMOJA 2027. The tournament goes ahead in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from 19 June to 17 July 2027, with 24 teams. “I am confident that it will be very successful,” Motsepe said.
One thing does change: AFCON 2027 is no longer the last tournament before a four-year gap. Fans will have another AFCON just a year later, in 2028.
2013: CAF moves AFCON from even to odd years, to avoid clashing with the FIFA World Cup
December 2025: CAF announces a switch to every four years from 2028
October 2026: CAF reverses the decision and keeps AFCON every two years
Frequently asked questions
When is the next AFCON after 2027?
After AFCON 2027 in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, the next Africa Cup of Nations is planned for 2028, followed by 2031 and 2033.
Is AFCON every two or four years?
Every two years. CAF scrapped its plan to move to a four-year cycle in October 2026, although there will be no AFCON in 2030 because it is a FIFA World Cup year.
Where is AFCON 2028?
CAF has not announced the host of AFCON 2028 yet.
Is AFCON 2027 still going ahead?
Yes. AFCON 2027 is scheduled for 19 June to 17 July 2027 in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, the first AFCON co-hosted by three countries.
What happened to the African Nations League?
CAF dropped the plan to replace the two-year AFCON with a new African Nations League, saying it would take several years for the league to generate enough revenue.
AFCON 2027 Health Guide: Hospitals, Emergency Care & Travel Health in Tanzania
Tanzania’s top public hospitals, Muhimbili National Hospital, the Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI) and the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI), say they are ready for AFCON 2027, and CAF inspectors have assessed medical preparations in Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Arusha. Before you travel, get travel health insurance and check whether you need a yellow fever certificate. Fans coming from or through Kenya and Uganda usually do. Also speak to a doctor about malaria prevention.
Tanzania expects more than 1.5 million international and regional visitors around AFCON 2027, which runs from 19 June to 17 July 2027. Most fans will never need a doctor, but knowing where to go and what to prepare makes the trip safer and less stressful. This guide covers how Tanzania is preparing, the main hospitals in each host city, and the health steps to take before you travel.
How Tanzania is preparing its health system
CAF inspection: a CAF team assessed medical preparations in Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Arusha. According to the hospitals, inspectors were satisfied with the facilities and emergency response capacity.
Sports injuries: MOI says it has more than 80 consultant doctors across orthopaedics, neurology and neurosurgery, a specialist sports medicine team, two MRI and two CT scanners, and 25 VIP-standard private rooms for visiting teams and officials.
Heart emergencies: JKCI is renovating its intensive care unit with new equipment, and its director, Dr Peter Kisenge, has described plans for emergency health points at stadiums linked to hospitals by ambulance.
Emergency medicine training: the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) has increased enrolment in emergency medicine and is expanding paramedic training.
Government readiness: Deputy Minister for Health Florence Samizi has said the health sector is fully prepared to deliver medical services to visiting athletes and fans.
“We are fully prepared,” said MOI Communications Manager Patrick Mvungi.
Main hospitals in each host city
These are major, well-known hospitals. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital and ask your hotel for help.
Dar es Salaam
Muhimbili National Hospital: Tanzania’s national referral hospital
Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI): injuries, fractures, head and spine trauma, sports medicine
Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI): heart care and cardiac emergencies
Arusha
Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre (ALMC)
Selian Hospital: offers visitor registration and consultations using a facial-recognition system
Mount Meru Regional Referral Hospital
Zanzibar
Mnazi Mmoja Hospital: Zanzibar’s main referral hospital, in Zanzibar City
Private hospitals and clinics in all three cities offer faster outpatient care for visitors. Most expect payment or insurance details up front, so carry your insurance card and some cash.
Before you travel: your health checklist
1. Yellow fever certificate
Tanzania requires a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate from travellers arriving from countries with yellow fever risk, or after a transit of 12 hours or more in one. Kenya and Uganda are on that list. That matters for AFCON 2027, because many fans will travel between the three host countries. The vaccine should be given at least 10 days before arrival. Travellers without a certificate may be refused entry, or vaccinated at the border and placed under health observation. Check the latest rules with your airline or embassy before you fly.
2. Malaria prevention
Malaria is present in Tanzania, including the coast and Zanzibar. See a doctor or travel clinic 4–6 weeks before your trip to discuss prevention. Use insect repellent, sleep under a mosquito net where provided, and wear long sleeves in the evening. If you get a fever during or after your trip, get tested quickly.
3. Travel health insurance
Buy insurance that covers hospital treatment and medical evacuation. A private hospital stay without insurance can be very expensive.
4. Routine vaccines and medicines
Make sure your routine vaccinations are up to date, and ask a travel clinic which travel vaccines are recommended for you. If you take regular medication, bring enough for the whole trip in its original packaging, with a copy of your prescription.
Staying healthy on match days
Drink plenty of water. June and July are the cooler, drier months, but stadium days are long. Drink bottled or treated water.
Use sun protection. Use sunscreen and wear a cap for afternoon kick-offs and fan zones.
Pack a jacket for Arusha. Evenings there can drop to around 15°C.
Eat safely. Choose busy food stalls with freshly cooked food, and wash or sanitise your hands.
Know where first aid is. Find the first-aid point when you enter the stadium, and agree on a meeting point with your group.
In an emergency
Call 112 for emergency services in Tanzania.
Ask your hotel or host. They usually know the fastest route to the nearest good hospital.
Save your insurance emergency number, your embassy’s number, and the address of your accommodation on your phone.
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Thousands of AFCON fans will use this guide to find trusted healthcare in Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Zanzibar. List your facility in our health directory.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for AFCON 2027 in Tanzania?
Only if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk, or have a transit of 12 hours or more in one. Kenya and Uganda are on the list, so fans travelling between the host countries will usually need a certificate. Get vaccinated at least 10 days before arrival.
Which hospitals are ready for AFCON 2027 in Tanzania?
Muhimbili National Hospital, the Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI) and the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) in Dar es Salaam have said they are ready. CAF inspectors also assessed medical preparations in Zanzibar and Arusha.
Is there malaria in Tanzania during AFCON 2027?
Malaria is present in Tanzania all year, including the coast and Zanzibar. Speak to a doctor or travel clinic about prevention before you travel, and use mosquito repellent and nets.
What is the emergency number in Tanzania?
Call 112 for emergency services in Tanzania.
This guide is general travel information, not medical advice. Always speak to a doctor or travel clinic about your own health needs before you travel.