AFCON Tanzania 2027

AFCON 2027 for UK Fans: Dates, UK Kick-Off Times, Tickets & Where to Watch

Africa Cup of Nations 2027 · Guide for UK fans

🇬🇧 AFCON 2027: Dates, UK Times, Tickets & TV

Quick answer: When is AFCON 2027?

AFCON 2027 runs from Saturday 19 June to Saturday 17 July 2027 in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, during the Premier League off-season. East Africa is 2 hours ahead of the UK in summer, so a 7pm kick-off in Nairobi is 5pm in London. Tickets have not gone on sale yet.

A summer AFCON: good news for Premier League clubs

Recent tournaments were played in the middle of the European season. AFCON 2023 was held in January and February 2024, and AFCON 2025 in December 2025 and January 2026, so clubs lost their African players for weeks. AFCON 2027 is different: it is played in June and July, after the Premier League season ends. Clubs keep their players for the whole campaign, and fans can follow the tournament without missing league games.

What time is AFCON 2027 in the UK?

UK clocks go forward on 28 March 2027, in the middle of the final qualifying window (22–30 March), so kick-off times shift by an hour partway through that week.

When do AFCON 2027 tickets go on sale?

CAF has not yet announced when AFCON 2027 tickets go on sale. We track every update on our AFCON 2027 tickets page, including expected prices and how to buy. Bookmark it to be ready when sales open.

Where to watch AFCON in the UK

A UK broadcaster for AFCON 2027 has not been confirmed yet. CAF’s published list of broadcasters for the qualifiers does not include a UK channel. We will update this page as soon as UK TV rights are announced.

Travelling from the UK to AFCON 2027

• Where: Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Many fans plan a base city such as Nairobi, Dar es Salaam or Kampala and travel between matches.
• Flights: check current routes from London to Nairobi, Dar es Salaam and Entebbe. Routes and airlines change, so book once the match schedule is confirmed.
• Visas: UK passport holders need entry permission for each country. CAF has spoken about a joint visa arrangement for AFCON 2027 fans. See our visa guide and always confirm with official government websites.
• Extend your trip: a summer AFCON is the perfect excuse to add a safari or a few days in Zanzibar. See our city guides.

AFCON 2027 FAQs for UK fans

When is AFCON 2027?

AFCON 2027 runs from Saturday 19 June to Saturday 17 July 2027.

Where is AFCON 2027 being held?

In Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, the first Africa Cup of Nations co-hosted by three countries.

Will AFCON 2027 affect the Premier League season?

No. AFCON 2027 is played in June and July, after the Premier League season has finished, so clubs will not lose players mid-season.

What time are AFCON 2027 matches in the UK?

East Africa is 2 hours ahead of the UK during the tournament. A 7pm kick-off in East Africa is 5pm in London.

When do AFCON 2027 tickets go on sale?

CAF has not announced a date yet. Our AFCON 2027 tickets page is updated as soon as sales open.

AFCON 2027 Schedule: Dates, US Kick-Off Times (ET/PT) & How to Watch in the USA

Africa Cup of Nations 2027 · Guide for US fans

🇺🇸 AFCON 2027 Schedule, US Times & How to Watch

Quick answer: When is AFCON 2027?

AFCON 2027 (the Africa Cup of Nations) runs from June 19 to July 17, 2027, in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. East Africa is 7 hours ahead of US Eastern Time during the tournament, so a 7:00 pm kick-off in Nairobi or Dar es Salaam is noon ET / 9:00 am PT. In the US, the qualifiers are shown on beIN Sports.

AFCON 2027 key dates

What time is AFCON 2027 in the US?

All matches are played in East Africa Time (EAT). The time difference changes with US daylight saving, so here’s the conversion for both the November 2026 qualifiers and the June–July 2027 tournament.

June–July 2027 tournament (US daylight time)

November 2026 qualifiers (US standard time)

Not every qualifier is played in East Africa, so kick-off times vary by venue. Check our qualifiers table for each match day’s schedule.

How to watch AFCON in the USA

CAF lists beIN Sports as the US broadcaster for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. beIN Sports is available through many TV and streaming packages, so check your provider for the channel. Broadcast details for the 2027 tournament itself will be added here once confirmed.

Following a team from the US?

• Tanzania (Taifa Stars): they play Nigeria twice in the November window. Taifa Stars upcoming matches
• Morocco: they lead Group A with 6 points from 2 games. Group A table
• Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt and more: all 12 group tables

🏆 Who will win AFCON 2027?

Pick your qualifiers and champion with our free AFCON 2027 Predictor & Simulator.

AFCON 2027 FAQs for US fans

When is AFCON 2027?

AFCON 2027 runs from June 19 to July 17, 2027.

Where is AFCON 2027 being held?

In East Africa, across Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. It is the first Africa Cup of Nations co-hosted by three countries.

What time are AFCON 2027 games in Eastern Time?

During the tournament, East Africa is 7 hours ahead of Eastern Time. A 7:00 pm kick-off in East Africa is 12:00 noon ET and 9:00 am PT.

What channel is AFCON on in the USA?

CAF lists beIN Sports as the US broadcaster for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers.

How many teams play at AFCON 2027?

24 teams: co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, plus 21 teams from the qualifiers, which finish in March 2027.

Bafana Bafana AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Group D Table, Fixtures & Results

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers · Group D

🇿🇦 Bafana Bafana: Table, Fixtures & Results

Last updated: Wednesday 30 September 2026 · after Eritrea 0–5 South Africa

Quick answer: Where are Bafana Bafana in AFCON 2027 qualifying?

South Africa are top of Group D with 6 points from 2 games after beating Guinea 2–1 and Eritrea 5–0. Co-hosts Kenya are already qualified, so only one of South Africa, Guinea and Eritrea goes to AFCON 2027, and Bafana currently hold that place with a +6 goal difference. Their next games are against Kenya in November 2026.

Group D table

Green = qualifying place. Guinea v Kenya is on Thursday 1 October (18:00 SAST). See all 12 group tables →

Bafana Bafana results

Bafana Bafana’s remaining fixtures

Kick-off times will be added in SAST as soon as CAF confirms them.

What Bafana need to qualify

Kenya qualify automatically as co-hosts, so Group D sends only one other team to AFCON 2027: the highest-placed of South Africa, Guinea and Eritrea. With 6 points, a +6 goal difference and a win already banked over Guinea, Bafana are in a strong position. Their games against Kenya still count towards South Africa’s points total, even though Kenya are already through.

Where to watch Bafana Bafana in South Africa

CAF lists SABC as a free-to-air broadcaster of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers in South Africa. See our full TV & streaming guide.

Bafana Bafana FAQs

Where are South Africa in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers table?

South Africa are top of Group D with 6 points from 2 games, after a 2–1 home win over Guinea and a 5–0 win over Eritrea in Cairo.

Who is in Group D of AFCON 2027 qualifying?

Group D contains South Africa, Kenya, Guinea and Eritrea. Kenya are already qualified as co-hosts, so only one of the other three teams also qualifies.

When do Bafana Bafana play next?

South Africa’s next AFCON 2027 qualifiers are against Kenya in November 2026, at home on 11 November and then away.

What time do Bafana Bafana matches kick off in South Africa?

South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is one hour behind East Africa Time. A match kicking off at 19:00 in Nairobi starts at 18:00 in Johannesburg.

Has South Africa won AFCON before?

Yes. South Africa won the Africa Cup of Nations once, as hosts in 1996.

More: AFCON 2027 qualifiers table (all groups) · AFCON 2027 predictor · When is AFCON 2027?

Msimamo wa Makundi Kufuzu AFCON 2027: Makundi Yote 12 (Imesasishwa)

Kufuzu TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027

Msimamo wa Makundi Yote 12

In English: AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Table

Imesasishwa: Jumatano, 7 Oktoba 2026 · Mzunguko wa 2 umekamilika

Jibu fupi: Msimamo wa kufuzu AFCON 2027 baada ya Mzunguko wa 2

Baada ya Mzunguko wa 2 wa kufuzu AFCON 2027 (imesasishwa 7 Oktoba 2026), timu nane zimeshinda mechi zao zote mbili: Morocco, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Afrika Kusini, DR Congo, Rwanda, Mali na Guinea-Bissau, zote zikiwa na pointi 6. Wenyeji Uganda wanaongoza Kundi H kwa pointi 4. Wenyeji Kenya na Tanzania wana pointi 1 kila mmoja, lakini tayari wamefuzu fainali. Mzunguko wa 2 umekamilika, na Mzunguko wa 3 na 4 utachezwa 9–17 Novemba 2026.

Nani anaongoza kila kundi?

Msimamo kamili wa makundi

Kundi AKundi BKundi CKundi D · KenyaKundi EKundi FKundi GKundi H · UgandaKundi IKundi JKundi KKundi L · Tanzania

📅 Zinazofuata: Mzunguko wa 3 na 4 (9–17 Novemba 2026)

Saa zote ni za Afrika Mashariki (EAT) · Kutazama: TV na mtandaoni

Jinsi ya kufuzu: Katika makundi tisa ya kawaida, timu mbili za juu zinafuzu AFCON 2027. Katika makundi ya wenyeji D, H na L, Kenya, Uganda na Tanzania WENYEJI tayari wamefuzu, hivyo ni timu moja tu ya juu isiyo mwenyeji itakayoungana nao. Fainali zitachezwa 19 Juni hadi 17 Julai 2027, zikiwa na timu 24.

Mch = Michezo · Sh = Shinda · Sa = Sare · Ku = Kufungwa · TG = Tofauti ya Magoli · Pt = Pointi

KUNDI A · Morocco, Gabon, Niger, Lesotho

Mzunguko 1: Morocco 2–0 Gabon · Niger 2–1 Lesotho
Mzunguko 2: Lesotho 0–2 Morocco · Gabon 2–0 Niger

KUNDI B · Misri, Angola, Malawi, Sudan Kusini

Mzunguko 1: Misri 0–0 Angola · Malawi 2–1 Sudan Kusini
Mzunguko 2: Sudan Kusini 0–5 Misri · Angola 3–1 Malawi (Milson dk 2; Luanda)

KUNDI C · Ivory Coast, Gambia, Somalia, Ghana

Mzunguko 1: Ivory Coast 2–0 Ghana · Gambia 2–1 Somalia
Mzunguko 2: Ghana 2–4 Gambia · Somalia 0–2 Ivory Coast

KUNDI D · Kenya (mwenyeji), Afrika Kusini, Guinea, Eritrea

Mzunguko 1: Afrika Kusini 2–1 Guinea · Kenya 1–1 Eritrea (Ogam dk 87)
Mzunguko 2: Eritrea 0–5 Afrika Kusini (Mofokeng 2, Sithole, Rayners, Singh; Cairo) · Guinea 1–0 Kenya (Guirassy dk 32, Conakry)

KUNDI E · DR Congo, Zimbabwe, Guinea ya Ikweta, Sierra Leone

Mzunguko 1: DR Congo 2–0 Guinea ya Ikweta · Sierra Leone 2–3 Zimbabwe
Mzunguko 2: Zimbabwe 1–2 DR Congo · Guinea ya Ikweta 1–0 Sierra Leone

KUNDI F · Benin, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Afrika ya Kati

Mzunguko 1: Mauritania 3–1 Afrika ya Kati · Burkina Faso 1–1 Benin
Mzunguko 2: Afrika ya Kati 0–1 Burkina Faso · Benin 2–1 Mauritania

KUNDI G · Cameroon, Comoros, Namibia, Kongo

Mzunguko 1: Namibia 1–0 Kongo · Cameroon 3–1 Comoros
Mzunguko 2: Comoros 1–0 Namibia · Kongo 1–1 Cameroon

KUNDI H · Uganda (mwenyeji), Botswana, Tunisia, Libya

Mzunguko 1: Libya 2–2 Botswana · Tunisia 1–1 Uganda
Mzunguko 2: Tunisia 2–2 Botswana · Uganda 1–0 Libya

KUNDI I · Algeria, Zambia, Togo, Burundi

Mzunguko 1: Algeria 3–1 Zambia · Togo 1–0 Burundi
Mzunguko 2: Burundi 2–2 Algeria · Zambia 2–0 Togo

KUNDI J · Msumbiji, Senegal, Sudan, Ethiopia

Mzunguko 1: Sudan 1–0 Ethiopia · Senegal 1–1 Msumbiji
Mzunguko 2: Msumbiji 4–1 Sudan · Ethiopia 0–1 Senegal

KUNDI K · Rwanda, Mali, Cape Verde, Liberia

Mzunguko 1: Mali 3–1 Cape Verde · Rwanda 3–1 Liberia
Mzunguko 2: Cape Verde 1–2 Rwanda · Liberia 0–1 Mali

KUNDI L · Tanzania (mwenyeji), Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, Madagascar

Mzunguko 1: Tanzania 0–2 Guinea-Bissau (Zanzibar) · Nigeria 2–1 Madagascar
Mzunguko 2: Madagascar 1–1 Tanzania · Guinea-Bissau 3–0 Nigeria
Ripoti: Taifa Stars v Guinea-Bissau

Mambo muhimu ya Mzunguko wa 2

• Angola walingana na Misri: Angola waliwafunga Malawi 3–1 jijini Luanda, Milson akifunga dakika ya pili. Angola na Misri wote wana pointi 4 Kundi B, Misri wakiwa juu kwa tofauti ya magoli, huku Malawi wakishuka nafasi ya tatu kwa pointi 3.
• Guirassy aizamisha Kenya: Bao la Serhou Guirassy dakika ya 32 liliipa Guinea ushindi wa 1–0 dhidi ya wenyeji Kenya jijini Conakry. Guinea wamepanda nafasi ya pili Kundi D kwa pointi 3, huku Kenya wakiwa na pointi 1 baada ya mechi mbili. Kenya tayari wamefuzu kama wenyeji.
• Afrika Kusini waichapa Eritrea: Bafana Bafana waliwafunga Eritrea 5–0 jijini Cairo, Relebohile Mofokeng akifunga mabao mawili. Sasa wanaongoza Kundi D kwa pointi sita na tofauti ya magoli +6.
• Guinea-Bissau hawajapoteza pointi Kundi L: pointi sita, mabao matano, hawajafungwa. Waliwachapa Nigeria 3–0 jijini Bissau kwa mabao ya Franculino Djú, Mama Baldé na Álvaro Djaló, na sasa Super Eagles wana mlima mrefu kupanda kuwania nafasi moja ya kundi.
• Taifa Stars wapata pointi ya kwanza: Tanzania walitoka sare ya 1–1 ugenini dhidi ya Madagascar baada ya kupoteza mechi ya kwanza dhidi ya Guinea-Bissau.
• Uganda wanaongoza Kundi H: wenyeji waliwafunga Libya 1–0 na wanaongoza kwa pointi nne. Botswana ndio timu isiyo mwenyeji iliyo juu zaidi.
• Ghana matatani: Gambia walitoka nyuma kwa mabao mawili na kushinda 4–2 nchini Ghana, na sasa Black Stars wako mkiani mwa Kundi C bila pointi.
• Ushindi mkubwa: Misri walishinda 5–0 Sudan Kusini bila Mohamed Salah, na Msumbiji waliwafunga Sudan 4–1 na kuongoza Kundi J.
• Mshangao Kundi I: Burundi waliongoza Algeria 2–0 ndani ya dakika 12 kabla Algeria kurudi na kupata sare ya 2–2.

Maswali yanayoulizwa mara kwa mara kuhusu msimamo wa kufuzu AFCON 2027

Nani anaongoza Kundi L kwenye kufuzu AFCON 2027?

Guinea-Bissau wanaongoza Kundi L kwa pointi 6 baada ya kuwafunga Tanzania 2–0 na Nigeria 3–0. Nigeria wana pointi 3, na Madagascar pamoja na wenyeji Tanzania wana pointi 1 kila mmoja. Kwa kuwa Tanzania tayari wamefuzu kama wenyeji, ni timu moja tu nyingine kutoka Kundi L itakayokwenda fainali.

Taifa Stars watacheza lini tena?

Taifa Stars watacheza tena Novemba 2026, katika Mzunguko wa 3 na 4 wa kufuzu (9–17 Novemba), na watakutana na Nigeria mara mbili.

Timu ngapi zinafuzu kutoka kila kundi la kufuzu AFCON 2027?

Katika Makundi A, B, C, E, F, G, I, J na K, timu mbili za juu zinafuzu. Katika makundi ya wenyeji D, H na L, Kenya, Uganda na Tanzania tayari wamefuzu, hivyo ni timu moja tu ya juu isiyo mwenyeji itakayoungana nao. Jumla, timu 24 zitacheza fainali.

Je, Tanzania, Kenya na Uganda tayari wamefuzu AFCON 2027?

Ndiyo. Tanzania, Kenya na Uganda wamefuzu moja kwa moja kama wenyeji wenza. Bado wanacheza mechi za kufuzu, na matokeo yao yanahesabika kwa timu nyingine za makundi yao.

Mechi zijazo za kufuzu AFCON 2027 ni lini?

Mzunguko wa 2 umekamilika. Mzunguko wa 3 na 4 utachezwa 9–17 Novemba 2026, na mizunguko ya mwisho ya 5 na 6 tarehe 22–30 Machi 2027.

AFCON 2027 itafanyika lini na wapi?

AFCON 2027 itachezwa kuanzia 19 Juni hadi 17 Julai 2027 nchini Kenya, Tanzania na Uganda. Ni mara ya kwanza kwa Kombe la Mataifa ya Afrika kuandaliwa na nchi tatu kwa pamoja.

Timu zenye pointi sawa hupangwaje kwenye msimamo?

Kwa mujibu wa kanuni za CAF, timu zenye pointi sawa hutenganishwa kwanza kwa matokeo ya mechi kati yao, kisha tofauti ya magoli na magoli ya kufunga.

Msimamo husasishwa baada ya kila siku ya mechi.

Chagua timu zako 24: AFCON 2027 Predictor · Makundi ya AFCON 2027

Taifa Stars 0–2 Guinea-Bissau: Stars Walala Zanzibar Kufuzu AFCON 2027

Kufuzu AFCON 2027 · Kundi L · Mzunguko wa 1 · MWISHO

🇹🇿 Tanzania 0 – 2 Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼

⚽ Franculino Djú dk 33 · Mama Baldé dk 58

Uwanja wa New Amaan, Zanzibar · Ijumaa, 25 Septemba 2026 · Saa 10:00 jioni

Muhtasari: Taifa Stars wameanza kampeni ya kufuzu AFCON 2027 kwa kufungwa mabao 2–0 na Guinea-Bissau kwenye Uwanja wa New Amaan, Zanzibar. Franculino Djú alifunga bao la kwanza dakika ya 33, na Mama Baldé akaongeza la pili dakika ya 58. Stars walitengeneza nafasi kadhaa na kupiga mashuti mengi zaidi yaliyolenga lango, lakini tatizo la umaliziaji likawagharimu tena. Kwa kuwa Tanzania ni mwenyeji mwenza, tayari imefuzu fainali, hivyo matokeo haya hayaiondoi kwenye mashindano. Hata hivyo, kocha Miguel Gamondi ana kazi kubwa ya kufanya kabla ya Juni mwakani.

Jinsi mchezo ulivyokwenda

Taifa Stars walianza kwa kasi mbele ya mashabiki wa nyumbani na kupata nafasi kipindi cha kwanza. Mnoga alipiga kichwa nje baada ya krosi ya Hussein, na M’Mombwa akapiga shuti kali lililopita nje. Guinea-Bissau walicheza kwa subira, wakimiliki mpira na kushinikiza. Dakika ya 33, Franculino Djú, akipokea pasi ya Beto, alipiga shuti kali kutoka nje kidogo ya eneo la hatari na kuiweka mpira kwenye kona ya juu ya lango.

Dakika 13 baada ya mapumziko, Mama Baldé alimalizia pasi ya Dalcio na kufanya matokeo kuwa 2–0. Gamondi alifanya mabadiliko dakika ya 62, akiwaingiza Allarakhia na Msanga, na baadaye Chilambo, lakini Stars hawakuweza kurudi mchezoni.

Nini kilienda kombo?

Tatizo halikuwa kukosa nafasi. Stars walimiliki mpira kwa vipindi na kutengeneza nafasi, lakini umaliziaji mbovu ambao umekuwa ukiwasumbua kwenye mechi za hivi karibuni uliwagharimu tena. Guinea-Bissau walitumia vizuri nafasi zao: Djú anacheza soka la kulipwa Ureno na Baldé Uturuki, na uzoefu huo wa Ulaya ulionekana.

Je, kichapo hiki kina madhara?

Kwa kufuzu: hapana. Tanzania imeshafuzu AFCON 2027 kama mwenyeji mwenza pamoja na Kenya na Uganda. Kwa maandalizi: ndiyo. Huu ulikuwa mchezo wa kwanza wa ushindani wa Stars tangu ushindi wa kirafiki wa 6–0 dhidi ya Macau mwezi Machi, na unaonyesha pengo kati ya kutengeneza nafasi na kufunga mabao. Kila mechi ya kufuzu hadi Machi ni fursa kwa Gamondi kurekebisha hilo.

Msimamo wa Kundi L

Mch = Michezo · Sh = Shinda · Sa = Sare · Ku = Kufungwa · TG = Tofauti ya Magoli · Pt = Pointi

Mchezo ujao: Jumanne, 29 Septemba

• 🇲🇬 Madagascar v Tanzania 🇹🇿
• 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau v Nigeria 🇳🇬

Msimamo wa makundi yote: bofya hapa · Kikosi cha Taifa Stars: soma hapa · English: read the report

Tanzania 0–2 Guinea-Bissau: Taifa Stars Beaten in Zanzibar as Djú and Baldé Punish Wasteful Hosts

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers · Group L · Matchday 1 · FULL-TIME

🇹🇿 Tanzania 0 – 2 Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼

⚽ Franculino Djú 33′ · Mama Baldé 58′

New Amaan Complex, Zanzibar · Friday 25 September 2026 · 16:00 EAT (13:00 GMT)

Summary: Tanzania’s AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign began with a 2–0 home defeat to Guinea-Bissau in Zanzibar. Franculino Djú gave the visitors the lead in the 33rd minute, and Mama Baldé doubled it in the 58th. The Taifa Stars created chances and had more shots on target, but poor finishing cost them again. As co-hosts, Tanzania are already qualified for the Finals, so the result doesn’t threaten their place in the tournament. It does give Miguel Gamondi plenty to work on before next June.

How the match unfolded

Tanzania started with energy in front of the home crowd and had chances in the first half. Mnoga headed a Hussein cross wide, and M’Mombwa fired a powerful shot off target. Guinea-Bissau stayed patient, kept the ball and pressed high, and in the 33rd minute Franculino Djú, set up by Beto, fired a powerful shot from the edge of the area into the top corner.

Tanzania couldn’t respond before half-time. Thirteen minutes after the break, Mama Baldé finished a pass from Dalcio to make it 2–0. Gamondi made changes on the hour, bringing on Allarakhia and Msanga, and later Chilambo, but the Taifa Stars couldn’t find a way back.

Tanzania line-up

Foba; Mnoga, Mwamnyeto, Hamad, Hussein; M’Mombwa, Mao, Salum; Mwalimu and others.
Substitutes used: Allarakhia for Mwalimu (62′), Msanga for Mao (62′), Chilambo for M’Mombwa (75′).

What went wrong

The problem wasn’t a lack of chances. Tanzania had spells of possession and created several openings, but the same poor finishing that has troubled them in recent matches cost them again. Guinea-Bissau were clinical: Djú plays his club football in Portugal and Baldé in Turkey, and that European experience showed in the way they took their chances.

Does this defeat matter?

For qualification: no. Tanzania are guaranteed a place at AFCON 2027 as co-hosts, alongside Kenya and Uganda. For preparation: yes. This was the Taifa Stars’ first competitive match since a 6–0 friendly win over Macau in March, and it shows how big the gap is between creating chances and scoring them. Every qualifier between now and March is a chance for Gamondi to fix that before the tournament starts.

For Guinea-Bissau, coached by Emiliano Té, the three points are huge. Only one of Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria and Madagascar will join Tanzania at the Finals.

Group L after Matchday 1

Next up: Tuesday 29 September

• 🇲🇬 Madagascar v Tanzania 🇹🇿
• 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau v Nigeria 🇳🇬: Estádio 24 de Setembro, Bissau. This could be the game that decides Group L.

Full standings: all 12 groups · Taifa Stars squad: Gamondi’s squad · Kwa Kiswahili: soma ripoti hii

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Table 2026: All 12 Groups & Standings (Live)

TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027 Qualifiers

Qualifiers Table: All 12 Groups

Kwa Kiswahili: Msimamo wa Makundi

Last updated: Wednesday 7 October 2026 · Matchday 2 complete

Quick answer: AFCON 2027 qualifiers table after Matchday 2

After Matchday 2 of AFCON 2027 qualifying (updated 7 October 2026), eight teams have won both of their games: Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, South Africa, DR Congo, Rwanda, Mali and Guinea-Bissau, all on 6 points. Co-hosts Uganda lead Group H with 4 points. Co-hosts Kenya and Tanzania have 1 point each from two games but are already qualified for the Finals. Matchday 2 is now complete, and Matchdays 3 and 4 are played on 9–17 November 2026.

Who leads each group?

Full group tables

Group AGroup BGroup CGroup D · KenyaGroup EGroup FGroup GGroup H · UgandaGroup IGroup JGroup KGroup L · Tanzania

📅 Next up: Matchdays 3 & 4 (9–17 November 2026)

Where to watch: TV & streaming guide · Fixtures: Matchday 1 & 2 (EAT)

How qualification works: In the nine standard groups, the top two qualify for AFCON 2027. In host groups D, H and L, co-hosts Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania HOST are already qualified, and only the highest-placed non-host joins them. The Finals run from 19 June to 17 July 2027 with 24 teams.

GROUP A · Morocco, Gabon, Niger, Lesotho

MD1: Morocco 2–0 Gabon · Niger 2–1 Lesotho
MD2: Lesotho 0–2 Morocco · Gabon 2–0 Niger

GROUP B · Egypt, Angola, Malawi, South Sudan

MD1: Egypt 0–0 Angola · Malawi 2–1 South Sudan
MD2: South Sudan 0–5 Egypt · Angola 3–1 Malawi (Milson 2′; in Luanda)

GROUP C · Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Somalia, Ghana

MD1: Côte d’Ivoire 2–0 Ghana · Gambia 2–1 Somalia
MD2: Ghana 2–4 Gambia · Somalia 0–2 Côte d’Ivoire

GROUP D · Kenya (host), South Africa, Guinea, Eritrea

MD1: South Africa 2–1 Guinea · Kenya 1–1 Eritrea (Ogam 87′)
MD2: Eritrea 0–5 South Africa (Mofokeng 2, Sithole, Rayners, Singh; in Cairo) · Guinea 1–0 Kenya (Guirassy 32′, Conakry)

GROUP E · DR Congo, Zimbabwe, Equatorial Guinea, Sierra Leone

MD1: DR Congo 2–0 Equatorial Guinea · Sierra Leone 2–3 Zimbabwe
MD2: Zimbabwe 1–2 DR Congo · Equatorial Guinea 1–0 Sierra Leone

GROUP F · Benin, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Central African Rep.

MD1: Mauritania 3–1 CAR · Burkina Faso 1–1 Benin
MD2: CAR 0–1 Burkina Faso · Benin 2–1 Mauritania

GROUP G · Cameroon, Comoros, Namibia, Congo

MD1: Namibia 1–0 Congo · Cameroon 3–1 Comoros
MD2: Comoros 1–0 Namibia · Congo 1–1 Cameroon

GROUP H · Uganda (host), Botswana, Tunisia, Libya

MD1: Libya 2–2 Botswana · Tunisia 1–1 Uganda
MD2: Tunisia 2–2 Botswana · Uganda 1–0 Libya

GROUP I · Algeria, Zambia, Togo, Burundi

MD1: Algeria 3–1 Zambia · Togo 1–0 Burundi
MD2: Burundi 2–2 Algeria · Zambia 2–0 Togo

GROUP J · Mozambique, Senegal, Sudan, Ethiopia

MD1: Sudan 1–0 Ethiopia · Senegal 1–1 Mozambique
MD2: Mozambique 4–1 Sudan · Ethiopia 0–1 Senegal

GROUP K · Rwanda, Mali, Cape Verde, Liberia

MD1: Mali 3–1 Cape Verde · Rwanda 3–1 Liberia
MD2: Cape Verde 1–2 Rwanda · Liberia 0–1 Mali

GROUP L · Tanzania (host), Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, Madagascar

MD1: Tanzania 0–2 Guinea-Bissau (Zanzibar) · Nigeria 2–1 Madagascar
MD2: Madagascar 1–1 Tanzania · Guinea-Bissau 3–0 Nigeria
Reports: Tanzania v Guinea-Bissau · Kiswahili

Matchday 2 talking points

• Angola go level with Egypt: Angola beat Malawi 3–1 in Luanda, with Milson scoring after two minutes. Angola and Egypt both have 4 points in Group B, with Egypt ahead on goal difference, while Malawi drop to third on 3.
• Guirassy sinks Kenya: Serhou Guirassy’s 32nd-minute goal gave Guinea a 1–0 win over co-hosts Kenya in Conakry. Guinea move up to second in Group D on 3 points, three behind South Africa, while Kenya have 1 point from two games. Kenya are already qualified as co-hosts.
• South Africa run riot: Bafana Bafana thrashed Eritrea 5–0 in Cairo, with Relebohile Mofokeng scoring twice. They now lead Group D with six points and a +6 goal difference, a big step towards the group’s single non-host qualifying place.
• Guinea-Bissau are perfect in Group L: six points, five goals scored, none conceded. They beat Nigeria 3–0 in Bissau with goals from Franculino Djú, Mama Baldé and Álvaro Djaló, leaving the Super Eagles with a steep climb for the group’s single qualifying place.
• Taifa Stars get their first point: Tanzania drew 1–1 away to Madagascar after the opening loss to Guinea-Bissau.
• Uganda top Group H: the co-hosts beat Libya 1–0 and lead the group on four points. Botswana are the best-placed non-host.
• Ghana in trouble: Gambia came from two goals down to win 4–2 in Ghana, leaving the Black Stars bottom of Group C with no points.
• Big wins: Egypt won 5–0 in South Sudan without Mohamed Salah, and Mozambique beat Sudan 4–1 to go top of Group J.
• Upset in Group I: Burundi led Algeria 2–0 within 12 minutes before the Fennecs recovered for a 2–2 draw.

AFCON 2027 qualifiers table: frequently asked questions

Who is top of Group L in AFCON 2027 qualifying?

Guinea-Bissau lead Group L with 6 points after beating Tanzania 2–0 and Nigeria 3–0. Nigeria have 3 points, and Madagascar and co-hosts Tanzania have 1 point each. Because Tanzania are already qualified as co-hosts, only one other team from Group L goes to the Finals.

How many teams qualify from each AFCON 2027 qualifying group?

In Groups A, B, C, E, F, G, I, J and K, the top two teams qualify. In host Groups D, H and L, co-hosts Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are already qualified, and only the highest-placed non-host team joins them. That makes 24 teams at the Finals.

Are Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda already qualified for AFCON 2027?

Yes. Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda are qualified automatically as co-hosts. They still play the qualifiers, and their results count for the other teams in their groups.

When are the next AFCON 2027 qualifiers?

Matchday 2 is complete. Matchdays 3 and 4 are played on 9–17 November 2026, and the final Matchdays 5 and 6 on 22–30 March 2027.

When and where is AFCON 2027?

AFCON 2027 runs from 19 June to 17 July 2027 in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, the first Africa Cup of Nations co-hosted by three countries.

How are teams ranked when they are level on points?

Following CAF rules, teams level on points are separated first by their head-to-head results, then by overall goal difference and goals scored.

Teams level on points are separated by their head-to-head results first, then overall goal difference and goals scored, following CAF rules. Tables are updated after every match day.

Pick your 24 qualifiers: AFCON 2027 predictor · Format explained: 6-matchday guide

Libya 2–2 Botswana: Maremi’s 96th-Minute Penalty Rescues Libya After Orebonye Double

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers · Group H · Matchday 1 · FULL-TIME

🇱🇾 Libya 2 – 2 Botswana 🇧🇼

⚽ Al-Hbeishi 87′ · Maremi 90+6′ (pen) — Orebonye 30′, 42′

Thursday 24 September 2026 · 19:00 EAT (16:00 GMT)

Summary: Libya scored twice in the final minutes to snatch a dramatic 2–2 draw with Botswana in Group H. Tumisang Orebonye scored both goals as the Zebras went 2–0 up by half-time. M. Al-Hbeishi pulled one back in the 87th minute, and E. E. Maremi converted a penalty in the sixth minute of stoppage time to level the score.

How the match unfolded

Botswana made the brighter start away from home. After T. Kopelang was booked in the 15th minute, Orebonye opened the scoring on the half-hour, then doubled the lead three minutes before the break. Botswana went in 2–0 up at half-time.

Libya pushed forward after the break but struggled to break down the Zebras’ defence. H. E. Houni was booked in the 73rd minute as frustration grew. The breakthrough finally came in the 87th minute, when M. Al-Hbeishi scored to make it 2–1.

The finish was dramatic. B. Mangolo was booked for Botswana in the fourth minute of stoppage time, and two minutes later Libya won a penalty. E. E. Maremi stepped up and scored in the 96th minute to rescue a point.

Match timeline

• 15′ 🟨 T. Kopelang (Botswana)
• 30′ ⚽ T. Orebonye (Botswana), 0–1
• 42′ ⚽ T. Orebonye (Botswana), 0–2
• HT: Libya 0–2 Botswana
• 73′ 🟨 H. E. Houni (Libya)
• 87′ ⚽ M. Al-Hbeishi (Libya), 1–2
• 90+4′ 🟨 B. Mangolo (Botswana)
• 90+6′ ⚽ E. E. Maremi (Libya, penalty), 2–2
• FT: Libya 2–2 Botswana

Why it matters

For Botswana, it’s a painful near-miss: two points dropped in the final minutes. For Libya, the late fightback keeps them level in a host group where only one of Libya, Botswana and Tunisia can join co-hosts Uganda at AFCON 2027.

Mauritania 3–1 Central African Republic: Late Goals Give Mourabitounes Winning Start in Casablanca

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers · Group F · Matchday 1 · FULL-TIME

🇲🇷 Mauritania 3 – 1 Central African Republic 🇨🇫

⚽ Koita 32′ · Sankharé 69′ · Diallo 89′ — Koyalipou 48′ (CAR)

Stade Larbi Zaouli, Casablanca, Morocco · Thursday 24 September 2026 · 19:00 EAT (16:00 GMT)

Summary: Mauritania opened their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign with a 3–1 win over the Central African Republic. The match was played in Casablanca because no stadium in Mauritania was approved in time. Aboubakary Koita gave the Mourabitounes the lead, Goduine Koyalipou equalised just after half-time, and second-half goals from Dawda Camara Sankharé and Mamadou Diallo sealed the win.

How the match unfolded

Mauritania controlled much of the first half, attacking down the wings, and Koita broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute. The Central African Republic hit back three minutes after the restart when Koyalipou levelled at 1–1. Mauritania regained control, and Sankharé restored the lead in the 69th minute before Diallo’s 89th-minute strike wrapped up the points.

Group F after Matchday 1

Burkina Faso v Benin: Friday 25 September, 22:00 EAT.

Next up

• 🇨🇫 Central African Republic v Burkina Faso 🇧🇫: Monday 28 September, 19:00 EAT
• 🇧🇯 Benin v Mauritania 🇲🇷: Tuesday 29 September, 20:00 EAT

All of Thursday’s results: Matchday 1 live hub

DR Congo 2–0 Equatorial Guinea: Mbemba and Wissa Fire World Cup Leopards to Winning Start

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers · Group E · Matchday 1 · FULL-TIME

🇨🇩 DR Congo 2 – 0 Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇶

⚽ Chancel Mbemba · Yoane Wissa

Stade des Martyrs, Kinshasa · Thursday 24 September 2026 · 19:00 EAT (16:00 GMT)

Summary: DR Congo began their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign with a 2–0 home win over Equatorial Guinea in Kinshasa. Captain Chancel Mbemba scored an early opener and Yoane Wissa added the second. It was the Leopards’ first competitive match since their historic 2026 World Cup, where Sébastien Desabre’s side reached the knockout stage before losing 2–1 to England.

How the match unfolded

Backed by a big home crowd at the Stade des Martyrs, DR Congo started on the front foot, and Mbemba put them ahead early on. The Leopards pressed high, won the ball back in Equatorial Guinea’s half and attacked quickly down the wings, with Mbuku and Wissa combining to stretch the visitors’ defence. Wissa’s goal secured the three points and a strong start in Group E.

What it means

Group E has no host nation, so the top two qualify. DR Congo are the group favourites and have started like it. Equatorial Guinea, coached by Vincenzo Alberto Annese, need a quick response at home.

Group E after Matchday 1

Sierra Leone v Zimbabwe kicks off at 22:00 EAT tonight.

Next up: Monday 28 September

• 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe v DR Congo 🇨🇩
• 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea v Sierra Leone 🇸🇱

All of Thursday’s results: Matchday 1 live hub · Zimbabwe’s squad: Warriors preview