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African football teams advance in 2027 AFCON qualifiers
Various African national teams are progressing through the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Democratic Republic of Congo secured a 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe, led by goals from Yoane Wissa and Samuel Moutoussamy, placing them at the top of Group E.
In other notable results, Burkina Faso defeated Central African Republic 1-0 to take a provisional lead in Group F. Meanwhile, Tunisia struggled at home, drawing 2-2 against Botswana following a previous draw with Uganda. Morocco is preparing for a crucial match against Lesotho, with coach Mohamed Wahbi emphasizing the need for focus and respect for the opponent.
Senegal, led by Patrick Vieira, is preparing to face Ethiopia in Bahir Dar following a draw with Mozambique. Algeria is also set to face Burundi, with coach Brahim Hemdani looking for a second consecutive win despite squad changes due to injuries. Additionally, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—has expressed a collective ambition to co-host the 2032 AFCON tournament.
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Africa Cup of Nations · Algeria · Algeria national football team · Bahir Dar Stadium · Burkina Faso · Burkina Faso National Football Team · CAF · CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 · CAN 2027 · Cameroon · Cameroon national football team · Confederation of African Football