Ghana and Nigeria both faced defeats in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers on September 29, 2026. Ghana lost 4-2 to The Gambia in a home match in Accra, despite leading 2-0 early in the game. The Gambia's comeback included a penalty from Muhammed Badamosi and two goals from Ebrima Colley. The loss increased pressure on Ghana's coach Carlos Queiroz, who had previously lost to Ivory Coast. Meanwhile, Nigeria, featuring seven Premier League players, suffered a 3-0 defeat to Guinea Bissau, with goals from Franculino Dju, Mama Balde, and Alvaro Djalo. Other results from the qualifiers included Algeria drawing 2-2 with Burundi after being down 2-0, and Egypt winning 5-0 against South Sudan. Morocco and Senegal also secured victories in their matches, while Cape Verde lost to Rwanda. The qualifiers featured a total of 17 matches across various groups.
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Ghana and Nigeria Experience Defeats in AFCON 2027 Qualifiers
In the AFCON 2027 qualifiers on September 29, 2026, Ghana lost 4-2 to The Gambia, while Nigeria was defeated 3-0 by Guinea Bissau. Other notable results included Algeria drawing with Burundi and Egypt winning against South Sudan. The qualifiers saw a total of 17 matches played.
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Omar Colley
Ebrima Colley
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Nigeria and Ghana suffer huge AFCON 2027 qualifying shocks
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Ghana and Nigeria Experience Defeats in AFCON 2027 Qualifiers