2015 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers – Matchday 3 Preview
The road to Morocco 2015 heats up this weekend with Matchday 3 of the AFCON qualifiers, and there’s no shortage of high-stakes clashes and drama across the continent.
🔥 Key Matches to Watch
🇸🇳 Senegal vs Tunisia 🇹🇳 (Group G – Oct 10)
Undoubtedly the marquee clash, this top-of-the-table battle pits the Lions of Teranga against the Carthage Eagles. Both sides have a perfect 6-point record, and the winner will take a big step toward early qualification.
🇬🇦 Gabon vs Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 (Group C – Oct 11)
Two well-matched sides in Libreville, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and company facing last edition’s runners-up. A must-win if either wants to avoid a complicated final sprint.
🇸🇩 Sudan vs Nigeria 🇳🇬 (Group A – Oct 11)
The defending champions Nigeria are on the brink. With just 1 point so far, anything but a win will likely put their qualification hopes in jeopardy.
🇺🇬 Uganda vs Togo 🇹🇬 (Group E – Oct 11, 1 p.m.)
Uganda hasn’t lost at home in over a decade, making this a serious challenge for Adebayor’s Togo, especially amid health concerns linked to the Marburg virus outbreak in Uganda.
🇲🇼 Malawi vs Algeria 🇩🇿 (Group B – Oct 11)
Algeria, Group B leaders and Africa’s top-ranked side, could move to 9 points with a win here. They’re in excellent form and looking to seal early qualification.
🇪🇹 Ethiopia vs Mali 🇲🇱 (Group B – Oct 11)
This is do-or-die for Henry Kasperczak’s Mali, who must avoid a slip-up in Addis Ababa to stay ahead of the chasing pack and remain in strong contention.
📅 Full Fixture List (All times GMT)
Group A
Oct 11: Sudan vs Nigeria
Oct 11: Congo vs South Africa
Group B
Oct 11: Malawi vs Algeria
Oct 11: Ethiopia vs Mali
Group C
Oct 10: Lesotho vs Angola
Oct 11: Gabon vs Burkina Faso
Group D
Oct 11: DR Congo vs Ivory Coast
Oct 11: Sierra Leone vs Cameroon (under Ebola travel restrictions)
Group E
Oct 11: Uganda vs Togo (1 p.m.)
Oct 11: Guinea vs Ghana (7 p.m.)
Group F
Oct 11: Niger vs Zambia
Oct 11: Mozambique vs Cape Verde
Group G
Oct 10: Senegal vs Tunisia
Oct 10: Botswana vs Egypt
🗣 What’s at Stake?
Nigeria, Mali, and Togo are under pressure to bounce back or risk elimination.
Senegal, Tunisia, Algeria, and Cape Verde are all aiming to maintain their perfect starts.
And with health crises still casting shadows over some matches, especially those involving Sierra Leone and Uganda, the football continues amid intense logistical and emotional challenges.
The race to Morocco is intensifying—and every point now counts.
