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African football qualifying updates

Overview

Developments regarding the 2027 African football qualifying cycles continue for both senior and U23 levels. For the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), qualifying schedules are established. Togo is set to face Burundi in Lomé on September 25, 2026, at Kégué Stadium. The Togolese Football Federation has announced that ticket sales for this match will be available from September 15 to September 24 at various locations in Lomé. Nigeria’s Super Eagles are scheduled to open their campaign against Madagascar in Uyo on September 23, before traveling to face Guinea-Bissau on September 27. Nigeria competes in a group that includes Tanzania. In Group J, Ethiopia will begin its qualifying window between September 21 and October 6, competing alongside Senegal, Mozambique, and Sudan. In Cameroon, head coach David Pagou is set to announce his squad for the September 7, 2026, FIFA international window. The selection aims to prepare the Lions Indomptables for their qualifying campaign, which includes a home match against Comoros in Garoua on September 24 and an away fixture against Congo. The period will conclude with a friendly match against Côte d'Ivoire on October 3. Pagou’s roster is expected to include five debutants, such as Lilian Njoh from Servette FC and Bil Nsongo from Deportivo La Coruña. Meanwhile, Guinea national team coach Paulo Duarte has voiced opposition to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) regarding the qualification structure. Duarte criticized the inclusion of host nations like Kenya in qualifying groups, arguing it creates an “unfair advantage,” and condemned the tight scheduling and long travel times for placing “excessive physical strain on players.” Regarding the 2027 Africa U23 Cup of Nations, Egypt is the designated host. The qualifying draw has outlined paths for 42 nations to compete for seven spots through three rounds of home-and-away matches.

Entities

David Pagou · Africa Cup of Nations · CAF · Ghana national under-23 football team · Guinea

Timeline

6 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Cameroon coach David Pagou to announce squad for AFCON qualifiers
Cameroon coach David Pagou will unveil his squad this Monday for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, featuring five new players ahead of matches against Comoros, Congo, and a friendly against Côte d'Ivoire.
9 days ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers spark squad news and scheduling criticism
As 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers approach, Cameroon prepares its squad announcement while Guinea's coach criticizes CAF over scheduling and qualification fairness.
10 days ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
AFCON 2027 qualifying matches scheduled for September
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches begin in September, featuring Nigeria's opening fixtures against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, and Ethiopia's campaign in Group J.
18 days ago

[SPORTS] 23 sources
CAF conducts 2027 Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying draw
CAF has finalized the qualifying draw for the 2027 Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, setting the stage for continental competition and 2028 Olympic qualification.
18 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
African football: CAN 2027 qualifying schedules and coaching updates
Togo has received its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying schedule, while Algeria continues to search for a new head coach ahead of its upcoming matches against Zambia, Burundi, and Togo.

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