# AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/afcon-2027-qualifying-campaign > Updated: 2026-09-29T16:11:08.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 3. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liberia-football-team-suffers-second-consecutive-afcon-qualifier-defeat ### 2026-09-27: 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. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rwanda-defeats-liberia-3-1-in-afcon-2027-qualifier ### 2026-09-25: 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. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rwanda-hosts-liberia-in-afcon-group-k-qualifier --- Cite as: AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/afcon-2027-qualifying-campaign