AFCON 2027 qualifiers: 10 talking points from matchday one
Read the 10 talking points from matchday one of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, as Nigeria, Morocco, and Cameroon secure wins while Egypt and Senegal are held. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-2027-qualifiers-10-talking-points-from-matchday-one/
Ten notable takeaways from the first day of Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers include compelling narratives from various matches. Nigeria's comeback against Madagascar, with Moses Usor scoring in stoppage time, secured a 2-1 win and leveled points with Guinea-Bissau. Guinea-Bissau stunned co-hosts Tanzania with a 2-0 away victory, leaving only one qualifier spot in Group L up for grabs.
Zimbabwe staged a remarkable comeback against Sierra Leone, overcoming a 2-0 deficit to defeat the team 3-2. Egypt's home match against Angola ended in a goalless draw, while Senegal suffered a 1-1 draw against Mozambique in Patrick Vieira's first competitive game. Côte d'Ivoire started Hervé Renard's second tenure with a 2-0 win over Ghana, and Morocco and Algeria achieved victories over Gabon and Zambia respectively.
Cameroon and Mauritania both scored three goals, with Cameroon edging out Comoros 3-1 and Mauritania defeating the Central African Republic 3-1. Rwanda and Mali both secured 3-1 wins in Group K. South Africa began the second round with a 2-1 victory over Guinea, marking the start of the qualifying round for the 2027 tournament.
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