AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Ivory Coast 2-0 Ghana, Cameroon 3-1 Comoros

Breaking: AFCON 2027 qualifiers got underway Thursday evening with Match Day 1 fixtures across the continent. Ghana opened their campaign with a 2-0 loss to Ivory Coast, as Brighton midfielder Malick Yalcouyé scored just before halftime and Franck Kessié added a penalty for the Elephants. Cameroon thrashed Comoros 3-1, with David Roy Nyengue heading in the 39th minute, Bryan Mbeumo making it 2-0 in the 48th, a Comoros free-kick reply three minutes later, and Namaso sealing the win in the 81st. Tunisia and Uganda played to a 1-1 draw, while DR Congo defeated Equatorial Guinea 2-0.

These early results set the tone for the qualifying groups, showing Ivory Coast and Cameroon as strong starters, while Ghana faces an uphill battle after defeat. For Nigerian fans, the performance of regional rivals offers clues about the competition they may face in later rounds, and highlights which teams to watch as the qualifiers progress over the coming months.

Stay updated on group standings and upcoming fixtures through CAF's official channels. Consider how Ivory Coast’s attacking start or Cameroon’s defensive solidity might influence your expectations for the Super Eagles' own qualifiers. Which team's early form surprises you most, and how might it affect Nigeria's path to AFCON 2027?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/25/afcon-2027-qualifiers-results-of-match-day-1-fixtures/