Excitement Builds as Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers Continue

Matchday 3 of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers is set to captivate football fans across the continent as teams intensify their pursuit of qualification for Morocco 2025. A total of 48 teams are embroiled in this highly competitive quest, with matches scheduled from Thursday onward, bringing thrilling football encounters to the continent’s many passionate followers.

On October 10, Namibia will face Zimbabwe in a match that promises intensity as both teams are determined to stake their claim in the competition. Similarly, Cabo Verde will compete with Botswana, while Burkina Faso takes on Burundi. Football enthusiasts will also witness Algeria play against Togo, and the Democratic Republic of Congo meeting Tanzania. All these matches are anticipated to be keenly contested as they unfold on the same day.

The following day, October 11, promises more excitement with several key fixtures. Madagascar will clash with Gambia, and Tunisia will lock horns with Comoros as they continue to vie for a spot in the prestigious tournament. Gabon will play against Lesotho, Egypt is set to go up against Mauritania, and Nigeria will face Libya, among other matches.

Adding to the anticipation for Friday’s matches, there are fixtures involving Equatorial Guinea versus Liberia, Angola against Niger, and Ghana, who will meet Sudan. Zambia will look to overcome Chad, whereas Côte d'Ivoire is expected to demonstrate their football prowess against Sierra Leone.

In Group I, Mali will be playing against Guinea-Bissau, with Group J seeing Cameroon taking on Kenya, and Uganda locking horns with South Sudan. South Africa is scheduled to face Congo in what is expected to be a fiercely fought match.

The weekend’s excitement continues with Morocco facing off against the Central African Republic on October 12, and Guinea will take on Ethiopia, closing the thrilling weekend fixtures.

Matchday 4 will follow quickly, starting with Burundi playing against Burkina Faso on Sunday, October 13, and continuing through to Tuesday, October 15. Noteworthy fixtures include Gambia against Madagascar, Liberia versus Equatorial Guinea, and Rwanda playing against Benin, among many others.

As the teams battle for a place in Morocco 2025, fans across the continent can expect another round of exhilarating football filled with memorable performances and potentially surprising outcomes.