AFCON
Group J: Senegal Begin AFCON 2027 Campaign Against Mozambique
By Kunle Solaja.
African heavyweights Senegal will launch their quest for another Africa Cup of Nations appearance with a home clash against Mozambique in Group J of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
The Lions of Teranga, among the continent’s strongest teams in recent years, headline a group that also includes Sudan and Ethiopia.
Senegal host Mozambique on Matchday One on September 21, 2026, while Sudan tackle Ethiopia in the other opening encounter.
Senegal are strong favourites to dominate the group, but Sudan and Mozambique are expected to battle fiercely for qualification points.
The key fixtures may emerge in the double-header between Senegal and Sudan across Matchdays Three and Four, while Mozambique and Ethiopia also face each other home and away.
Senegal travel to Mozambique on Matchday Five before ending their campaign at home against Ethiopia on March 30, 2027.
Group J Fixtures
Matchday 1 — September 21, 2026
- Senegal vs Mozambique
- Sudan vs Ethiopia
Matchday 2 — October 6, 2026
- Mozambique vs Sudan
- Ethiopia vs Senegal
Matchday 3 — October 2026
- Senegal vs Sudan
- Mozambique vs Ethiopia
Matchday 4 — November 17, 2026
- Sudan vs Senegal
- Ethiopia vs Mozambique
Matchday 5 — March 22, 2027
- Mozambique vs Senegal
- Ethiopia vs Sudan
Matchday 6 — March 30, 2027
- Sudan vs Mozambique
- Senegal vs Ethiopia
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By Kunle Solaja.
Former African champions Algeria and Zambia are set for an early showdown after the release of the Group I fixtures for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Algeria host Zambia on Matchday One on September 21, 2026, in what is expected to be one of the headline fixtures of the qualifying campaign, while Togo entertain Burundi in the group’s other opening tie.
The Desert Foxes are favourites to qualify, but Zambia’s growing consistency and Togo’s unpredictability could make the race highly competitive.
Algeria travel to Burundi on Matchday Two before facing Togo in back-to-back encounters across Matchdays Three and Four. Zambia also meet Burundi home and away during the same period.
The potentially decisive fixture comes on March 22, 2027, when Zambia host Algeria in a clash that could determine the final standings.
Group I Fixtures
Matchday 1 — September 21, 2026
- Algeria vs Zambia
- Togo vs Burundi
Matchday 2 — October 6, 2026
- Zambia vs Togo
- Burundi vs Algeria
Matchday 3 — October 2026
- Algeria vs Togo
- Zambia vs Burundi
Matchday 4 — November 17, 2026
- Togo vs Algeria
- Burundi vs Zambia
Matchday 5 — March 22, 2027
- Zambia vs Algeria
- Burundi vs Togo
Matchday 6 — March 30, 2027
- Togo vs Zambia
- Algeria vs Burundi
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Mali and Cape Verde headline a competitive Group K in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Mali host Cape Verde in the standout opening fixture on September 21, 2026, while Rwanda take on Liberia.
Mali are widely tipped to top the group, but Cape Verde’s rapid rise in African football could produce one of the most competitive qualification races.
The Eagles of Mali travel to Liberia on Matchday Two, then face Rwanda in consecutive clashes across Matchdays Three and Four.
Cape Verde’s home encounter against Mali on March 22, 2027, is expected to be one of the defining fixtures of the group.
Group K Fixtures
Matchday 1 — September 21, 2026
- Mali vs Cape Verde
- Rwanda vs Liberia
Matchday 2 — October 6, 2026
- Cape Verde vs Rwanda
- Liberia vs Mali
Matchday 3 — October 2026
- Mali vs Rwanda
- Cape Verde vs Liberia
Matchday 4 — November 17, 2026
- Rwanda vs Mali
- Liberia vs Cape Verde
Matchday 5 — March 22, 2027
- Cape Verde vs Mali
- Liberia vs Rwanda
Matchday 6 — March 30, 2027
- Rwanda vs Cape Verde
- Mali vs Liberia
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Democratic Republic of the Congo will begin their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign with a difficult home clash against Equatorial Guinea, as Group E promises to deliver one of the most competitive battles of the qualifiers.
The opening Matchday One fixtures on September 21, 2026, will also see Sierra Leone host Zimbabwe in another potentially explosive encounter.
DR Congo are regarded as favourites to top the group, but Equatorial Guinea’s recent rise in African football and Zimbabwe’s growing consistency could make qualification far from straightforward.
The Congolese side travel to Zimbabwe on Matchday Two, while Equatorial Guinea welcome Sierra Leone. Matchdays Three and Four feature back-to-back contests involving DR Congo and Sierra Leone, while Equatorial Guinea face Zimbabwe in another key rivalry.
The decisive clash of the group could come on March 22, 2027 when Equatorial Guinea host DR Congo in a potentially decisive Matchday Five showdown.
Group E Fixtures
Matchday 1 — September 21, 2026
- Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Equatorial Guinea
- Sierra Leone vs Zimbabwe
Matchday 2 — October 6, 2026
- Equatorial Guinea vs Sierra Leone
- Zimbabwe vs Democratic Republic of the Congo
Matchday 3 — October 2026
- Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Sierra Leone
- Equatorial Guinea vs Zimbabwe
Matchday 4 — November 17, 2026
- Sierra Leone vs Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Zimbabwe vs Equatorial Guinea
Matchday 5 — March 22, 2027
- Equatorial Guinea vs Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Zimbabwe vs Sierra Leone
Matchday 6 — March 30, 2027
- Sierra Leone vs Equatorial Guinea
- Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Zimbabwe
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Group I: Algeria Face Tough Challenge from Zambia in AFCON 2027 Qualifiers
Group J: Senegal Begin AFCON 2027 Campaign Against Mozambique
Group K: Mali, Cape Verde Set for Crucial AFCON 2027 Encounters
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