The qualification race for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 reaches a critical juncture on Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 November, with nine nations capable of booking their places at the continental finals ahead of the final two rounds in March 2027.

Perfect records on the line

Morocco, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, and DR Congo head into Matchday 4 with flawless records — three wins from three matches — and each can clinch qualification with a fourth consecutive victory. The tournament is set to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from 19 June to 17 July 2027.

Morocco, riding high after a commanding 5-1 demolition of Niger in Matchday 3, face the same opponents in Group A on Tuesday. A win would confirm the Atlas Lions as the first team through to the finals. In Group C, Côte d'Ivoire travel to Gambia knowing that victory would seal their spot, while Mali can wrap up qualification with a win in Kigali against Rwanda in Group K. DR Congo, leading Group E with nine points, face Sierra Leone and a win would secure Sébastien Desabre's side a place at the finals.

Egypt, Angola, and others in contention

Egypt and Angola sit level on seven points in Group B and both have an opportunity to qualify on Tuesday. The Pharaohs travel to Malawi — a side they dismantled 5-0 in Matchday 3 — while Angola host South Sudan. Victories for both would confirm their qualification with two rounds to spare.

In Group F, Benin and Burkina Faso are equally well positioned at seven points apiece. Benin face Central African Republic on Monday, while Burkina Faso take on Mauritania on Tuesday. Wins for both sides would guarantee their passage to the finals. Cameroon, who lead Group G on seven points, can tighten their grip on qualification when they meet Namibia on Monday.

Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa seek momentum

Several other prominent African sides face important fixtures without yet being in a position to clinch qualification. Ghana take on Somalia in Group C on Monday, looking to strengthen their challenge. Senegal return to action against Sudan in Group J on Monday, aiming to consolidate their lead. South Africa face co-hosts Kenya in Group D on Tuesday, while Nigeria travel to Tanzania in Group L seeking a vital win to boost their qualifying prospects.

Algeria, meanwhile, travel to Togo in Group I looking to extend their advantage at the top of their group. The three host nations — Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda — have already qualified automatically. In groups containing a co-host, only the top-placed non-host team will advance, while the top two teams qualify in all other groups.

Matchday 4 fixtures (all times GMT)

Group A: Lesotho v Gabon (17/11, 13:00), Niger v Morocco (17/11, 20:00)

Group B: Malawi v Egypt (17/11, 13:00), South Sudan v Angola (17/11, 13:00)

Group C: Somalia v Ghana (16/11, 15:00), Gambia v Côte d'Ivoire (17/11, 16:00)

Group D: Eritrea v Guinea (16/11, 16:00), Kenya v South Africa (17/11, 16:00)

Group E: Zimbabwe v Equatorial Guinea (16/11, 13:00), Sierra Leone v DR Congo (17/11, 16:00)

Group F: Central African Republic v Benin (16/11, 16:00), Mauritania v Burkina Faso (17/11, 19:00)

Group G: Namibia v Cameroon (16/11, 13:00), Congo v Comoros (17/11, 19:00)

Group H: Libya v Tunisia (17/11, 16:00), Botswana v Uganda (17/11, 19:00)

Group I: Burundi v Zambia (17/11, 13:00), Togo v Algeria (17/11, 16:00)

Group J: Sudan v Senegal (16/11, 13:00), Ethiopia v Mozambique (17/11, 13:00)

Group K: Rwanda v Mali (17/11, 19:00), Liberia v Cabo Verde (17/11, 19:00)

Group L: Tanzania v Nigeria (17/11, 13:00), Guinea-Bissau v Madagascar (17/11, 16:00)