As the dust settles from the recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), African national football teams are set to embark on a series of friendly matches and qualifiers throughout March 2024, presenting a formidable lineup of competitive fixtures and promising new beginnings.
March 2024 promises to be a bustling period for African football, characterized by a flurry of friendly encounters and crucial qualifiers, notably within the framework of the FIFA Series tournaments.
These tournaments, designed to foster intercontinental competition, will feature nine African teams, including host nations Algeria and Egypt, alongside Tunisia, South Africa, Tanzania, Cape Verde, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, and the Central African Republic.
While Senegal and Ivory Coast opt for fixtures in France, Morocco prepares to host Angola and Mauritania in a showcase of its footballing prowess.
Additionally, Madagascar and Malawi will convene for a friendly tournament featuring several African nations.
A New Era Unfolds
The upcoming truce also heralds the dawn of a new era for several national teams, with fresh faces in the coaching staff and squads.
Notable appointments include Vladimir Petkovic with Algeria, Brahim Diaz with Morocco, and Otto Addo with Ghana.
However, both DR Congo and Cameroon have opted for a period of rest amidst the flurry of activity.
For the eight lowest-ranked African teams in the FIFA rankings, the stakes are particularly high, with double confrontations scheduled as part of the first round of AFCON 2025 qualifiers.
Program Highlights
The March 2024 schedule is brimming with exciting fixtures, featuring a diverse array of matchups and venues across the continent and beyond.
From AFCON 2025 qualifiers to FIFA Series encounters, the calendar offers a feast of football for enthusiasts:
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As the African national teams prepare to take to the pitch, the anticipation and excitement surrounding the March fixtures underscore the enduring passion and vibrancy of football across the continent.
With new talents emerging and established powerhouses seeking to maintain their dominance, the stage is set for an exhilarating month of football action.
