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AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign

Overview

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign began with Rwanda securing a 3-1 victory over Liberia in a Group K match at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.

Rwanda established an early lead through Abeddy Biramahire in the 2nd minute and Leroy-Jacques Mickels in the 33rd minute. Liberia’s Sylvanus Nimely scored in the 38th minute to briefly narrow the gap, but Rwanda extended their advantage before the interval when Joy-Lance Mickels converted a penalty. Liberia was subsequently reduced to ten men in the 61st minute following a red card for Kpah Sherman.

Following the loss to Rwanda, Liberia suffered a second consecutive defeat, losing 1-0 to Mali at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex. Sports Minister Cornelia Kruah noted on social media that while the result was not desired, the performance against Mali was “better than the last.” Liberia remains with zero points after two of its six scheduled group matches, leaving four matches remaining in the campaign.

Entities

Liberia national football team · Rwanda national football team · Amahoro Stadium · Zambia · Cornelia Kruah

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Liberia football team suffers second consecutive AFCON qualifier defeat

    Liberia's national football team has lost two consecutive 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, falling 1-0 to Mali after a previous 3-1 defeat against Rwanda.

  2. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Rwanda defeats Liberia 3-1 in AFCON 2027 qualifier

    Rwanda defeated Liberia 3-1 in an AFCON 2027 qualifier at Amahoro Stadium, with goals from Biramahire, L. Mickels, and a Joy-Lance Mickels penalty.

  3. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Rwanda defeats Liberia 3-1 in AFCON 2027 qualifier

    Rwanda defeated Liberia 3-1 in their opening 2027 AFCON qualifier. Elsewhere in the tournament's opening stages, Malawi leads Group B, and Mali secured a victory over Cape Verde.

Sources

cecafaonline.com · frontpageafricaonline.com · gnnliberia.com · kawowo.com · liberianewsnetwork.com · liberianinvestigator.com · mwnation.com · nnn.ng · rnanews.com · smartnewsliberia.com · sokaletu.com · sportskeeda.com · topafricanews.com · verityonlinenews.com · zambianfootball.co.zm

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