Egypt could seal 2027 Africa Cup of Nations place on Tuesday

Egypt may secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday if results in Group B go their way.

The Pharaohs strengthened their position at the top of the qualifying group after the third round of matches. The winners and runners-up in each group will reach the finals.

Angola moved level on seven points with Egypt after beating South Sudan 2-0 with two goals in stoppage time. Egypt remain top because of their superior goal difference.

Malawi are third with three points, while South Sudan remain bottom without a point.

Egypt have scored 10 goals in the campaign so far without conceding, giving them a goal difference of +10. Angola’s goal difference is +4.

Egypt will host Malawi in the fourth round of qualifying on Tuesday, while Angola will travel to face South Sudan on the same day.

If Egypt beat Malawi and Angola defeat South Sudan, both teams will qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with two matches still to play.

Those results would take Egypt and Angola to 10 points. Malawi and South Sudan would then be unable to catch either side in the final two rounds, regardless of their results.

Egypt and Angola would subsequently contest top spot in Group B, with both teams having already secured their places at the finals.