By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Africa Top Sports
Matchday 4 of AFCON 2027 qualifiers takes place on Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 November 2026. Ghana meet Somalia again on Monday at 3pm, after beating them in the first leg, according to Africa Top Sports.
Senegal’s national team arrived in Juba, South Sudan, ahead of their match against Sudan on Monday 16 November in the fourth round of AFCON 2027 qualifiers. The Lions, leaders of Group J with 7 points, went to their hotel after a special flight, according to the Senegalese Football Federation cited by Senego.
🇸🇳 Senegal · Source: Senego ·
Burkina Faso beat Mauritania 1-0 on Friday 13 November 2026, in the third round of AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Coach Amir Abdou highlights the three points and the contribution of the youngsters despite the difficulties, while the win moves the Stallions into second place in Group F, according to Burkina 24.
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso · Source: Burkina 24 ·
Mali beat Rwanda 3-2 on Friday 13 November in Bamako, in the third matchday of AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Trailing twice, it turned the match around and takes the lead in Group K with nine points, according to RFI.
🇲🇱 Mali · Source: Africa Top Sports ·
Algeria beat Togo 1-0 on Saturday 14 November in Tizi-Ouzou on the third matchday of AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Ramy Bensebaini scored in the 76th minute, a goal that put the Fennecs alone at the top of Group I, according to RFI.
🇩🇿 Algeria · Source: TSA ·
Ghana’s opposition says illegal gold mining is worse than in 2024Dennis Miracles Aboagye, national communications director of the New Patriotic Party, says illegal gold mining is worse than in 2024 and challenges the government’s strategy. He cites water pollution and six deaths in a clash linked to anti-galamsey operations. He criticises NAIMOS for targeting excavators rather than open-air mining sites, according to MyJoyOnline.
AFCON 2027: Chelle demands second win against TanzaniaSuper Eagles coach Eric Chelle has asked his players to secure a second consecutive win against Tanzania in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Nigeria, who won 3-1 in Uyo, will travel to Zanzibar for the return match, according to Punch.The week in Africa
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