The hunt for AFCON 2027 glory is formally on! Somalia faces Mauritius this Friday in a high-stakes first leg in Mozambique, with Coach Yusuf Ali Nur eyeing a large lead earlier than the return journey.
It’s a busy week for the CECAFA zone: Eritrea returns to motion Wednesday in opposition to Eswatini, Djibouti travels to Juba on Thursday, and each Burundi and Ethiopia hit the highway on Friday.
The aim for the Ocean Stars is evident—win massive early and safe a spot within the group stage draw. The race to the finals has begun!
