# AFCON 2027 qualifying matches

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/afcon-2027-qualifying-matches
> Updated: 2026-11-05T12:40:25.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Various nations are preparing for upcoming fixtures in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. 

In Group L, Nigeria is scheduled to play a double-header against Tanzania in November. Tanzania head coach Miguel Gamondi has named a 24-man squad including domestic players and foreign-based athletes. Nigeria currently holds second place in the group, trailing leaders Guinea-Bissau by three points.

In Group E, Sierra Leone and DR Congo are set for a two-legged encounter. While the first match is scheduled for Kinshasa, the return fixture will take place at Stade El Abdi in El Jadida, Morocco, due to venue arrangements. DR Congo leads the group with six points, while Sierra Leone has not yet secured a point.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-05: Sierra Leone and DR Congo prepare for AFCON qualifying matches

Sierra Leone and DR Congo face each other in two AFCON 2027 qualifying matches in November, with the second leg to be held in Morocco.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sierra-leone-and-dr-congo-prepare-for-afcon-qualifying-matches

### 2026-11-02: Nigeria and Tanzania prepare for AFCON 2027 qualifying matches

Nigeria and Tanzania will compete in a two-match qualifying series for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in November, with Nigeria seeking to secure its position in Group L.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-and-tanzania-prepare-for-afcon-2027-qualifying-matches

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Cite as: AFCON 2027 qualifying matches. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/afcon-2027-qualifying-matches