A high-stakes round of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification fixtures brings historic rivalries. Below is the must-see preview:
Ghana vs Somalia
kick-off time: Nov 12 2026 15:00 UTC
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Tactical Preview: Both nations desperate for points after losing their opening two qualifiers. Having lost 2-0 to Ivory Coast and squandered a two-goal lead in a 4-2 home defeat to Gambia, Ghana have gone eight straight AFCON qualifying matches without a win. Meanwhile, Somalia—seeking a historic first-ever AFCON qualification—also sit on zero points after a 2-1 loss to Gambia and a late 2-0 defeat to Ivory Coast, but manager Yusuf Ali's men carry confidence into Sekondi-Takoradi after pushing the reigning champions to the limit in their last outing.
Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Sierra Leone
kick-off time: Nov 12, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Tactical Preview: Congo DR host Sierra Leone at Stade des Martyrs on Thursday in Matchday 3 of the 2027 AFCON Group E qualifiers. Top of Group E with six points following 2-0 and 2-1 wins over Equatorial Guinea and Zimbabwe, Congo DR aim to maintain their 100% competitive start and replicate their previous campaign's four-match winning streak, despite recent friendly setbacks against Uganda (a 2-0 loss and 1-1 draw). In contrast, bottom-placed Sierra Leone—under new head coach Didier Gomes Da Rosa—are searching for their first point after starting with back-to-back losses, including squandering a two-goal lead in a 3-2 defeat to Zimbabwe. Facing a potential fourth straight loss in all competitions, Sierra Leone travel to Kinshasa having lost their last three head-to-head encounters with Congo DR, while seeking their first competitive victory since October 2025.
Côte d'Ivoire vs Gambia
kick-off time: Nov 12 2026 19:00 UTC
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Tactical Preview: Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia face off in Bouake on Thursday in the first of two 2027 AFCON qualifiers within five days, with both teams looking to maintain their 100% winning starts in Group C after collecting six points from their opening two matches. Under returning head coach Herve Renard, Ivory Coast have won back-to-back 2-0 games against Ghana and Somalia, remaining completely unblemished defensively while boasting an all time 4-0 record against The Gambia with zero goals conceded. Conversely, Gambian side enters with a potent attack led by Ebrima Colley, though they carry defensive vulnerabilities, having failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five matches.
Benin vs Central African Republic
kick-off time: Nov 12 2026 19:00 UTC
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Tactical Preview: Led by head coach Gernot Rohr, the Cheetahs sit atop the group ahead of Burkina Faso on goals scored, following a draw against Burkina Faso and a win over Mauritania. Benin, who are unbeaten in their last three home matches (two wins, one draw), face the Central African Republic for the first time in their history. Meanwhile, the visitors sit bottom of Group F after back-to-back defeats and have not won a match since October last year. Newly appointed Moroccan head coach Abdelaziz Kerkache, who took over from Eloge Enza Yamissi less than a week before this fixture, faces a tough task as the Central African Republic continue their search for a first-ever AFCON qualification, having lost five of their last seven away games.
Cameroon vs Namibia
kick-off time: Nov 12 2026 19:00 UTC
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Tactical Preview: Cameroon lead Group G with four points following a 3-1 win over Comoros and a 1-1 draw with Congo, while also winning a friendly against Ivory Coast last month. Under head coach David Pagou, Cameroon have lost twice in 10 matches and won three of their last four competitive home games. Meanwhile, Namibia sit third in Group G with three points after beating Congo 1-0 and losing 1-0 to Comoros, before a 6-0 friendly defeat against Russia. Under Collin Benjamin, Namibia have lost seven of their last nine matches overall and lost seven straight away games without scoring in their last six. In four past head-to-head qualifiers, Namibia have one win, two draws, and one loss.
Senegal vs Sudan
kick-off time: Nov 12 2026 19:00 UTC
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Tactical Preview: Senegal are second in Group J on four points, level with Mozambique but behind them on goal difference, +1 to +3. Senegal remain unbeaten in Group J having drawn against Mozambique and defeated Ethiopia, alongside a recent friendly victory over Comoros. In his second squad, head coach Patrick Vieira called up four new players while omitting Idrissa Gana Gueye, with Ismail Jakobs having retired and Sadio Mane excused. Meanwhile, Kwesi Appiah's Sudan sit third in Group J with three points after beating Ethiopia 1-0 and losing 4-1 to Mozambique (both goals coming from penalties). Senegal are unbeaten in eight meetings against Sudan (W5, D3).
