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African football qualifying updates

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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 ~~expected~~ set to announce his squad for the September ~~window ahead of matches~~ 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 23 24 and ~~Congo~~ an away fixture against Congo. The period will conclude with a friendly match against Côte d'Ivoire on ~~September 27.~~ 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. ~~Fourteen nations, including Senegal, Algeria, and Nigeria, have been granted exemptions to enter at the second round.~~

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