2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers: South Africa host Guinea as Group D concludes

The opening round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations group-stage qualifiers concludes on Saturday, 26 September 2026, with two Group D matches.

South Africa will face Guinea in the day’s main fixture, with the Bafana Bafana hosting the Syli National in a high-profile contest. South Africa will be seeking to begin a new era on home soil with victory.

The other Group D match sees Kenya take on Eritrea at Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium.

The two fixtures bring the first matchday of the group phase to an official close, following the major games played across the continent on Friday.

Group D fixtures – Saturday, 26 September

Kenya v Eritrea – 13:00 GMT

South Africa v Guinea – 16:00 GMT