Africa
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League
Africa Cup of Nations
24
Teams
52
Matches
Africa
•
League
24
Teams
52
Matches
Ghana
Somalia
November 12, 2026 · 17:00
Madagascar
Guinea-Bissau
November 12, 2026 · 18:00
Equatorial Guinea
Zimbabwe
November 12, 2026 · 18:00
Congo DR
Sierra Leone
November 12, 2026 · 18:00
Guinea
Eritrea
November 12, 2026 · 18:00
Senegal
Sudan
November 12, 2026 · 21:00
Cameroon
Namibia
November 12, 2026 · 21:00
Benin
Central African Republic
November 12, 2026 · 21:00
Côte d'Ivoire
Gambia
November 12, 2026 · 21:00
Mozambique
Ethiopia
November 13, 2026 · 15:00
Bafana Bafana
Bafana Bafana will return to the Orlando Stadium for their next AFCON qualifier, a little over a month after defeating Guinea at the same venue.
Pitso Mosimane will have a number of healthy selection headaches ahead of the Egypt clash, with an Orlando Pirates star right at the top of the list.
Bafana Bafana are among the early pace-setters in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, while several of the continent’s heavyweights are already under pressure after the opening two rounds. South Africa have made the perfect start in Group D, following...
| # | Team | P | W | L | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Algeria
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
L
W
W
W
|
| 2 |
Nigeria
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
W
W
W
W
W
|
| 3 |
Egypt
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
L
W
D
W
W
|
| 4 |
Morocco
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
W
W
W
D
W
|
| 5 |
Senegal
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
W
W
W
W
D
|
| 6 |
Côte d'Ivoire
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
L
W
W
D
W
|
Top 4 qualify for European competition
Algeria
ALG
Nigeria
NGA
Egypt
EGY
Morocco
MAR
Senegal
SEN
Côte d'Ivoire
CIV
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is Africa’s premier international football tournament. It brings together the best national teams from across the continent to compete for the top prize in African football.
Organised by the Confederation of African Football, the tournament is known for its intensity, varied playing conditions and unpredictable outcomes.
AFCON was first held in 1957, with only three teams participating in the inaugural tournament.
The competition has expanded significantly over time and now features 24 teams, reflecting the growth of football across Africa. It remains the continent’s flagship international event.
AFCON features 24 teams divided into six groups of four.
Teams level on points are separated by:
Egypt are the most successful nation in AFCON history, with seven titles. Their most dominant period came between 2006 and 2010, when they won three consecutive tournaments.
Nations such as Nigeria and Ghana have consistently performed at a high level, contributing to the tournament’s competitive balance.
Recent tournaments have seen a wider spread of winners, reflecting the growing depth of African football.
Laurent Pokou and Rashidi Yekini are also among the leading scorers across different eras of the competition.
Samuel Eto’o remains the most prolific scorer in AFCON history and one of the competition’s defining players.
Didier Drogba led Ivory Coast’s golden generation and played a key role in their consistent performances across multiple tournaments.
Yaya Touré was central to Ivory Coast’s 2015 title-winning side and one of the most influential midfielders of his era.
Hassan Shehata led Egypt to three consecutive titles between 2006 and 2010, one of the most dominant periods in AFCON history.
Hervé Renard is one of the most successful AFCON coaches, winning the tournament with Zambia and Ivory Coast.
AFCON is defined by its intensity, travel demands and varied playing conditions across the continent. Matches are often tight and shaped by tactical discipline.
It remains the highest level of international football in Africa and a major platform for players to establish themselves globally.
Success in AFCON carries significant national and historical importance.
