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Algeria vs Zambia - Friday, 25 September 2026

league: Africa - Africa Cup of Nations

Algeria host Zambia on Friday, 25 September 2026 at Stade Hocine Aït Ahmed in Tizi Ouzou, opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group I alongside Togo and Burundi, with Ibrahim Hamdani taking charge of the Desert Foxes for a first official test and George Lwandamina leading an interim Chipolopolo staff after Avram Grant’s departure. The European odds market makes Algeria a clear home favourite at about 1.38 for the win, the draw is priced around 4.50, and Zambia are the outsiders near 9.70, so the betting picture points to pressure on the visitors to keep the game tight rather than chase an early away goal.

Algeria’s 2026 World Cup run ended with a 2-0 round-of-32 loss to Switzerland, but before that they produced a dramatic 3-3 with Austria and a comeback 1-2 win over Jordan, showing enough attacking threat through Riyad Mahrez, Amine Gouiri, Farès Chaïbi and Ibrahim Maza to justify short home-win odds despite the defensive lessons learned against elite knockout opposition.

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Burkina Faso vs Benin - Friday, 25 September 2026

league: Africa - Africa Cup of Nations

Burkina Faso take on Benin in a highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations clash for the 2026/2027 season, with both sides eager to lay down an early marker in their group campaign. The Stallions come into this fixture on the back of a solid unbeaten run, having fought back from two goals down to hold Belarus in a 2-2 draw in Minsk in June 2026, a result that showed real character despite a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Russia in Volgograd just days earlier. Coach Amir Abdou has kept faith with the spine of his team, and with European odds listing Burkina Faso as favourites at around 1.75 for the win, the expectations on the home side are clear.

Benin, meanwhile, arrive at this match following a memorable but demanding AFCON 2025 campaign in Morocco. The Cheetahs recorded their first-ever victory at the tournament finals when Yohan Roche's strike sealed a historic 1-0 win over Botswana in Rabat, but they were ultimately edged out by the group's heavyweights, falling 1-0 to DR Congo and then 0-3 to Senegal in their final group game. With Gernot Rohr's side priced at roughly 5.00 for victory and the draw at around 3.40, Benin will fancy their chances of frustrating their hosts on the counterattack.

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Egypt vs Angola - Friday, 25 September 2026

league: Africa - Africa Cup of Nations

Egypt vs Angola: The Pharaohs Open Their AFCON 2027 Quest in Cairo. The road to AFCON PAMOJA 2027 begins on Friday, 25 September 2026, as record seven-time African champions Egypt host Angola at Cairo International Stadium in Group B of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Kick-off is set for 19:00 GMT in front of an expected 40,000 fans, with Hossam Hassan's side looking to build on a strong 2026 that saw them reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history, although their campaign ended in heartbreak after a 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the round of 16. Angola, meanwhile, arrive under new head coach Aliou Cissé — the man who led Senegal to AFCON glory — and will be no pushovers after a confident summer that included a 3-0 friendly win over the Central African Republic.

Team News and the 2026/2027 Season Squads. Hossam Hassan has named a full-strength Egypt squad for the September window, with captain Mohamed Salah — now chasing his coach's all-time national scoring record — leading a forward line that features Omar Marmoush and Mahmoud Trezeguet, while Mohamed El Shenawy starts in goal behind a defense anchored by Mohamed Abdelmonem and Yasser Ibrahim, with Emam Ashour and Marwan Attia pulling the strings in midfield. Angola's squad for the 2026/2027 season, announced by Cissé on 19 September, blends domestic Petro de Luanda talent with European experience: Olympiacos center-back David Carmo organizes the back line, Fredy and Manuel Cafumana "Show" control midfield, and the attacking burden falls on Mabululu, Gelson Dala, Depú and Milson. These two sides know each other well — they shared a group at AFCON 2025 in Morocco, where their meeting ended in a hard-fought 0-0 stalemate, so expect another tactical battle in Cairo.

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Gambia vs Somalia - Friday, 25 September 2026

league: Africa - Africa Cup of Nations

Gambia host Somalia on Friday 25 September 2026 at Independence Stadium in Bakau for a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group C qualifier, kicking off at 4:00 PM Gambian time. The Scorpions missed the 2025 finals and begin this campaign needing a fast start against an Ocean Stars side that reached the group stage for the first time in Somalia’s history after edging Mauritius on penalties, with the tie’s decisive league-phase scoreline reading 0-0 before Somalia won 4-2 in the shootout.

The latest camp news is that Johnathan McKinstry has trimmed Gambia’s preliminary 35-man list into a final 25-man squad for the September window, while Somalia have also confirmed their travelling party and landed in The Gambia on 22 September. With Group C also containing Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, this opener is effectively a must-win for the hosts if they want to control their own route to Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda in 2027.

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Malawi vs South Sudan - Friday, 25 September 2026

league: Africa - Africa Cup of Nations

Malawi open their 2026/2027 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on Friday, 25 September 2026, when South Sudan visit Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe for a Group B matchday-one kickoff listed at 16:00 GMT, 18:00 local time. With Egypt and Angola also in the group and no host-nation exemption, the pressure is immediate: the top two sides qualify for the AFCON PAMOJA 2027 finals, and the Flames are trying to return to the continental tournament for the first time since reaching the round of 16 in 2021.

The latest team news points to Malawi being the form side at home, while South Sudan arrive after a tense preliminary-round tie against Djibouti in which the Bright Stars advanced 4-1 on aggregate despite losing the second leg 1-0. Malawi’s own build-up has been low-scoring and control-oriented, so expect Kalisto Pasuwa’s side to value patience, set pieces and territorial pressure rather than an early shootout. The historical reference point is Malawi’s narrow 1-0 win over South Sudan in Khartoum during the previous AFCON qualifying cycle, a reminder that this fixture has often been decided by one moment rather than sustained dominance.

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Mali vs Cape Verde - Friday, 25 September 2026

league: Africa - Africa Cup of Nations

Mali and Cape Verde meet on September 25, 2026, at the Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako to open their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaigns in a decisive Group K clash. With only six matches to secure one of the top two qualifying spots, both coaches know that points dropped against a direct rival could prove costly come the final standings. Mali, coached by Anthony da Silva, qualified for AFCON 2025 in style and reached the quarter-finals, while Cape Verde arrives with fresh belief after making history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the Blue Sharks advanced past the group stage in their tournament debut. Bookmakers price Mali as the home favourite at European odds of 1.98 for the win, with the draw at 3.20 and an away victory for Cape Verde at 4.00.

The Eagles have had a quiet but solid run of results leading into this fixture: they battled to a 0-0 draw away to Russia in Saint Petersburg in March, fell narrowly 0-1 to eventual champions Senegal in the AFCON quarter-finals in Tangier, and ground out a disciplined 0-0 stalemate against Comoros during the group stage in Morocco. For the 2026/2027 season, da Silva has called up a strong squad built around captain Yves Bissouma in midfield, Al-Sadd's Mohamed Camara, Braga defender Sikou Niakaté, striker Lassine Sinayoko and attacking talent Nene Dorgeles, giving Mali a blend of European top-flight experience and homegrown depth.

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Morocco vs Gabon - Friday, 25 September 2026

league: Africa - Africa Cup of Nations

Morocco open their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on Friday, 25 September 2026, when they host Gabon at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 local time in a Group A meeting between two of the section’s strongest names. The Atlas Lions come in after a deep 2026 World Cup run and will look to turn home advantage into an early three points, while Gabon arrive under new head coach Sebastien Migne trying to reset after a difficult AFCON 2025 and begin the road toward the 2026/2027 international season on the front foot.

Mohamed Ouahbi has named a 29-player Morocco squad for this window, with the familiar spine built around Achraf Hakimi, Brahim Diaz, Youssef En-Nesyri, Sofyan Amrabat, Noussair Mazraoui and Yassine Bounou, but early availability news is not perfect: Azzedine Ounahi, Chadi Riad and Youssef Belammari are listed as unavailable. Morocco’s recent high-level knockout tests still underline the gap they are expected to impose on African opposition, from the 0-3 World Cup win over Canada to the 4-2 group-stage success against Haiti.

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Niger vs Lesotho - Friday, 25 September 2026

league: Africa - Africa Cup of Nations

Niger will host Lesotho on September 25, 2026, in the opening matchday of Group A in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with the Mena looking to kick off their campaign to reach the finals in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania on home soil. Lesotho, who booked their place in this group by edging past Seychelles in the preliminary round, make the long trip to West Africa as clear outsiders, while Niger — ranked comfortably above Likuena in the FIFA standings — are expected to control proceedings. Niger's most recent competitive outing came against Mauritania, where the Mena secured a 1-0 victory, a result that underlines their recent defensive resilience and home strength.

For the 2026/2027 season, both squads will rely on a blend of domestic-based players and professionals plying their trade abroad. Niger are expected to build around experienced campaigners such as goalkeeper Abdoulaye Sabo, midfield anchor Amadou Wonkoye, and attacking threats like Amadou Moutari and Daniel Sosah, with a core of players drawn from clubs in Niger, Egypt, Turkey and France. Lesotho, coached with a renewed focus on youth development, will lean on the likes of Sera Motebang and Lebohang Lesako — both of whom found the net in the preliminary round win over Seychelles — alongside goalkeeper Sekhoane Moerane and defender Basia Makepe, as the Likuena aim to punch above their weight against one of the group's mid-tier sides.

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Nigeria vs Madagascar - Friday, 25 September 2026

league: Africa - Africa Cup of Nations

Nigeria vs Madagascar headlines the opening night of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Friday, 25 September 2026, with the Super Eagles hosting the Barea at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo at 16:00 GMT. The latest team news has sharpened the picture: Madagascar have arrived in Nigeria without goalkeeper Zacharie Boucher, who was omitted from the camp, while Nigeria continue to manage major attacking questions around Victor Osimhen’s fitness before Eric Chelle finalises his 2026/2027-season group for Madagascar and the quick trip to Guinea-Bissau.

Recent form points to a clear home edge. Nigeria were beaten 2:1 by Portugal, then drew 2:2 with Poland before responding with a 2:0 win over Zimbabwe; Madagascar arrive off a heavy 4:0 defeat by Morocco, a result that exposed their difficulty when forced to defend for long spells against mobile, physical front lines.

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Rwanda vs Liberia - Friday, 25 September 2026

league: Africa - Africa Cup of Nations

Rwanda host Liberia at Stade Amahoro on Friday, 25 September 2026 in a AFCON PAMOJA 2027 qualifying Group K opener that matters immediately because Mali and Cape Verde are the seeded obstacles behind the two rank outsiders. Stephen Constantine has made clear that Liberia is the immediate target, with Rwanda chasing only a second AFCON appearance after 2004 and Liberia still chasing a return after 2002; the historical split is tight, Liberia won 3-2 in 2006 before Rwanda answered 4-0 in Kigali in 2007.

For the 2026/2027 squad picture, Constantine named a 26-man group captained by midfielder Djihad Bizimana, with Europe-based returns including Darryl Nganji Nkulikiyimana of Standard Liège and Leroy Mickels of Waldhof Mannheim giving Rwanda a more travelled spine. Liberia arrive under Mohammed Adil Erradi, appointed in May on a three-year deal and unusually familiar with Rwandan football after managing APR from 2019 to 2022, winning three straight league titles and building a 50-match unbeaten run.

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Sudan vs Ethiopia - Friday, 25 September 2026

league: Africa - Africa Cup of Nations

Sudan and Ethiopia renew their long-standing rivalry on Friday, September 25, 2026, when the two sides meet at Juba Stadium in the opening round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying campaign. The match marks Sudan's first competitive fixture on home soil since their appearance at the AFCON 2025 finals earlier this year, where Kwesi Appiah's men defied expectations to reach the Round of 16. Ethiopia, meanwhile, arrive in Juba full of confidence after cruising through the preliminary round in March, setting up what promises to be a tightly contested East African derby to kick off Group F of the road to AFCON 2027.

Sudan's recent tournament form has been a story of resilient defence mixed with attacking struggles. The Falcons of Jediane opened their AFCON 2025 group campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea on December 28, 2025, before falling 0-2 to Burkina Faso on December 31, 2025 — a result that left their knockout hopes hanging by a thread. They responded admirably, booking a last-16 date with Senegal, where an early strike from Aamir Abdallah briefly put them ahead before the tournament favourites roared back to win 3-1, ending Sudan's fairy-tale run. For the 2026/2027 season, Appiah can again count on the spine of that side: goalkeeper Ali Abdullah Abu, defenders Mustafa Karshoum, Mohamed Hakeem and Altayeb Abdalla, midfield engine Salaheldin Adil and the creative Al-Gozoli Nooh, with Yasir Mozamil, Mohamed Abdel Rahman and Aamir Abdallah leading the line.

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Tanzania vs Guinea Bissau - Friday, 25 September 2026

league: Africa - Africa Cup of Nations

Tanzania host Guinea-Bissau on Friday 25 September 2026 at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, kicking off at 13:00 GMT (16:00 EAT), in one of the standout fixtures of Matchday 1 in Group L of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. As a co-host of AFCON 2027, the Taifa Stars have already secured their place at next summer's finals in East Africa, but this clash carries enormous weight for the Djurtus: with Tanzania auto-qualified, only one non-host team from Group L — Nigeria, Madagascar or Guinea-Bissau — will reach the tournament, so Emiliano Te's men simply cannot afford a slip-up on the road.

Guinea-Bissau have confirmed a strong 25-man squad for the September window, named by head coach Emiliano Te and featuring players from top leagues across Europe and beyond. The attacking line is headlined by Athletic Bilbao's Álvaro Djaló, Fiorentina striker Beto, Brest forward Mama Baldé and Trabzonspor's Franculino Djú, while Alfa Semedo (Al Fayha), Ronaldo Vieira (San Jose Earthquakes) and Galatasaray youngster Renato Nhaga add quality in midfield — a squad depth that far exceeds what Tanzania can currently field. The Taifa Stars, meanwhile, are finalising their squad for the 2026/2027 international season as they begin competitive preparation on home soil ahead of hosting duties, with the coaching staff using these qualifiers to fine-tune systems and blood players before June 2027.

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Togo vs Burundi - Friday, 25 September 2026

league: Africa - Africa Cup of Nations

Togo host Burundi in Lomé on September 25, 2026 in TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027 qualifying Group I, with Patrice Neveu’s Hawks opening camp at home before a quick turnaround that sends them to Zambia on September 29 while Burundi prepare to face Algeria. Burundi arrive with momentum from March after a 0-4 away win and a 4-0 home win over Chad, an 8-0 aggregate route into the group stage that signals sharper finishing than their recent scoreless World Cup qualifying run suggested.

For the 2026/2027 season squads, Togo have blended experienced campaigners with newer call-ups as Neveu prioritizes compactness, wide speed and set-piece threat in Lomé, while Burundi’s announced group for the September window is built around physical midfield pressure, direct transitions and centre-back height from dead balls. The Swallows must manage travel and a short recovery before hosting Algeria, so rotation and discipline in the middle third could decide whether this opener becomes a platform or an early setback.

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Everton vs U. De Chile - Friday, 25 September 2026

league: Chile - Copa Chile

Everton de Viña del Mar and Universidad de Chile renew their rivalry this Thursday, 24 September 2026, when they face off in the first leg of the Copa Chile 2026 round of 16 at the Estadio Sausalito in Viña del Mar, with kick-off scheduled for 20:30 local time and the return leg set for Sunday 27 September at the Estadio Nacional. Los Azules arrive as group winners and view the cup as their clearest route to silverware this season, while the Ruleteros, who finished second in their group behind Universidad Católica, are also pushing for a Copa Libertadores 2027 spot through the league. The two sides already met in the Chilean Primera this year, playing out a goalless draw in April, and their head-to-head across 23 meetings is remarkably balanced with seven wins each and nine draws, so a tight contest is expected in front of a sold-out Sausalito crowd, with TNT Sports Premium and HBO Max carrying the action live.

Form ahead of the tie tells two different stories: Everton have been solid rather than spectacular, grinding out results in both the Copa Chile group stage and the league, whereas Universidad de Chile have been one of the most consistent home sides in the country, conceding under a goal per game at home. In their recent reference matches, Everton's side showed resilience in a 1-0 win and again in a hard-fought 1-0 cup victory, while also holding firm in a 0-0 away stalemate — a run that underlines their defensive organisation. Universidad de Chile, meanwhile, were last seen in a thrilling 3-3 encounter with Unión La Calera earlier in the season, a reminder that the Azules can score but occasionally leave space in behind.

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Armenia vs Latvia - Friday, 25 September 2026

league: Europe - UEFA Nations League

Armenia host Latvia at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan on Friday, 25 September 2026, in the opening fixture of the 2026/2027 UEFA Nations League League C Group 2 campaign — the first of two group meetings between the sides, with the return leg scheduled for Skonto Stadium in Riga on 15 November 2026. It is a fresh start for both nations after difficult World Cup qualifying campaigns, and Armenia head coach Yeghishe Melikyan has already named his squad for the September window, announcing the group on 17 September 2026 for the matches against Latvia, Montenegro and Cyprus. Armenia come into the game off the back of two home friendlies in June, where they were held 1-1 by Moldova after Artur Serobyan's 89th-minute opener was cancelled out by Victor Bogaciuc in stoppage time, three days after sharing a 1-1 draw with Kazakhstan in a game where Eduard Spertsyan cancelled out Maksim Samorodov's strike.

Armenia's 2026/2027 Nations League squad blends experience with youth, built around captain Eduard Spertsyan of Al-Ahli, Olympiacos left-back Nair Tiknizyan, Puskás Akadémia defender Georgy Arutyunyan and experienced goalkeeper Ognjen Čančarević, while Rubin Kazan midfielder Ugochukwu Iwu, Edgar Sevikyan and the forward line of Artur Serobyan, Zhirayr Shaghoyan and Artur Miranyan provide the attacking depth. The one setback for Melikyan is the injury to defender Edgar Grigoryan, who has withdrawn from the group for the Latvia fixture, but with home advantage in Yerevan and a full week of preparation, Armenia will view this as a must-win opener against a side they have already beaten convincingly in this competition in recent seasons, and the two June draws — the 1-1 with Kazakhstan included — showed a team that is competitive but still searching for a cutting edge in front of goal.

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