The action continues on September 5, 2025, with a packed day of Africa Zone 2026 World Cup qualifying matches.
Fourteen contests are on the docket, intensifying the race for the nine direct qualification spots available to African nations.
Djibouti will face Burkina Faso, and Egypt is slated to play Ethiopia. A compelling encounter sees South Sudan take on DR Congo, while Senegal squares off against Sudan.
Mauritania will host Togo, and Benin is set for a clash with Zimbabwe. Lesotho faces South Africa, with Congo Brazzaville playing Tanzania.
Morocco, another African powerhouse, will compete against Niger. Kenya is scheduled to meet Gambia, while Ivory Coast battles Burundi.
Somalia takes on Guinea, Uganda plays Mozambique, and Namibia will round out the day against Malawi.
Each match is a vital step for these teams aiming to secure their place in the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup.
