The second round of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers gets underway this Sunday with a packed schedule of eleven matches across the continent, as several teams look to build momentum after their opening games.
Senegal, who began their campaign in convincing fashion with a 2-0 home win over Congo, will be aiming to maintain their perfect start when they travel to face eSwatini. The Lions of Teranga are clear favorites but will need to stay focused away from home against a side determined to cause an upset.
Nigeria are also on the road as they take on Lesotho in Maseru. The Super Eagles will be targeting all three points to strengthen their position in the group standings. Meanwhile, Mali, who were held to a frustrating draw at home by Guinea in their first outing, will look to bounce back when they travel to N’Djamena to face Chad in what already feels like a must-win encounter.
Elsewhere, Gabon and their star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will travel to Angola, hoping to secure a positive result away from home. Guinea, for their part, host Namibia and will be eager to capitalize on home advantage after their encouraging performance against Mali.
Several other intriguing fixtures are also on the schedule, with teams across different groups fighting for valuable points early in the qualification process. South Africa welcome Sudan, while South Sudan take on Burkina Faso. Benin face Sierra Leone, and Uganda meet Malawi in another closely contested clash.
Later in the afternoon, Congo host Guinea-Bissau, Rwanda take on Cameroon, and Nigeria’s match against Lesotho headlines the 16:00 GMT kick-offs. The day concludes with Gabon’s trip to Angola in the evening.
Today’s program
13:00 GMT
South Africa – Sudan
South Sudan – Burkina Faso
Benin – Sierra Leone
Chad – Mali
eSwatini – Senegal
Uganda – Malawi
16:00 GMT
Congo – Guinea-Bissau
Guinea – Namibia
Lesotho – Nigeria
Rwanda – Cameroon
19:00 GMT
Gabon – Angola
