2015 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers Kick Off with Key Matches Across the Continent
The 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign began on Friday, featuring important fixtures across several groups as teams vie for a place in next year’s tournament in Morocco.
Friday’s action saw Group A contenders Sudan and South Africa face off in Omdurman, while Group E witnessed Guinea take on Togo, and in Group G, Senegal hosted Egypt in Dakar. These initial matches set the tone for a highly competitive qualification phase.
The qualifiers continue with a full slate of games scheduled for Saturday, September 6, including several high-profile encounters that promise intense battles and potential shifts in group standings.
Among the key fixtures are Ivory Coast against Sierra Leone in Abidjan, Nigeria hosting Congo in Calabar, and DR Congo welcoming Cameroon in Lubumbashi. These games are expected to attract significant attention given the stature of the teams involved.
Other notable matches include Mali hosting Malawi in Bamako, Gabon facing Angola in Libreville, Uganda challenging Ghana in Kumasi, and Algeria traveling to Ethiopia. These fixtures will be crucial in shaping the early dynamics of the groups.
The full schedule for Saturday’s matches is as follows:
Nigeria vs Congo (Group A) — Calabar
Mali vs Malawi (Group B) — Bamako
Ethiopia vs Algeria (Group B) — Addis Ababa
Burkina Faso vs Lesotho (Group C) — Ouagadougou
Gabon vs Angola (Group C) — Libreville
Ivory Coast vs Sierra Leone (Group D) — Abidjan
DR Congo vs Cameroon (Group D) — Lubumbashi
Ghana vs Uganda (Group E) — Kumasi
Zambia vs Mozambique (Group F) — Ndola
Niger vs Cape Verde (Group F) — Niamey
Tunisia vs Botswana (Group G) — Monastir
Fans can follow live coverage of all qualifying matches on Africatopsports, providing comprehensive updates across the continent.
With the stakes high and the competition fierce, the qualifiers promise to deliver thrilling football as African nations battle for continental glory and a chance to compete on the grand stage next year.
