The CAF qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are set to resume with Matchday 5, as African nations intensify their campaigns for a coveted spot in the tournament. With only the group winners securing direct qualification and the four best runners-up entering a second round for a chance at the FIFA Play-off Tournament, the stakes are higher than ever. (More Football News)
Group A: Egypt's Unbeaten Run Faces Ethiopia
Egypt, leading Group A and unbeaten thus far, will travel to Ethiopia aiming to extend their dominance. The Pharaohs boast prolific scorers Mohamed Salah and Mahmoud Trezeguet, each with five goals in the qualifiers. Concurrently, Burkina Faso seeks to revitalize their campaign against Djibouti, while Guinea-Bissau prepares for a challenging trip to Sierra Leone, a team that recently defeated Cote d'Ivoire 1-0 in the AFCON qualifiers.
Group A, Matchday 5 fixtures
Burkina Faso - Djibouti
Sierra Leone - Guinea-Bissau
Ethiopia - Egypt
Group B: Senegal and Sudan in a Top-of-the-Table Clash
Reigning AFCON champions Senegal, unbeaten in their qualifying group, are set to face group leaders Sudan in a pivotal encounter. Sadio Mane and Habib Diarra have been instrumental for the Lions of Teranga, each netting three goals in the qualifiers. Meanwhile, DR Congo aims to rebound from recent setbacks as they host South Sudan, and Togo seeks their first win against Mauritania.
Group B, Matchday 5 fixtures
DR Congo - South Sudan
Togo - Mauritania
Sudan - Senegal
Group C: Nigeria's Redemption Mission Against Rwanda
Group C is tightly contested, with South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria all sharing the lead on points. Nigeria, after a surprising 2-1 defeat to Rwanda, looks to regain momentum in the return fixture. South Africa, unbeaten with four wins and two draws, will host Lesotho, aiming to maintain their impressive form bolstered by midfielder Teboho Mokoena's contributions.
Group C, Matchday 5 fixtures
South Africa - Lesotho
Zimbabwe - Benin
Rwanda - Nigeria
Group D: Cameroon Aim to Extend World Cup Legacy
Cameroon, holding the African record for World Cup appearances with eight, leads Group D by a narrow margin. The Indomitable Lions, led by Vincent Aboubakar's scoring prowess, will travel to Eswatini, seeking to widen the gap before a crucial home match against second-placed Libya. Angola, unbeaten in their AFCON qualifiers, faces Libya and Cabo Verde, with aspirations to climb the group standings.
Group D, Matchday 5 fixtures
Cabo Verde - Mauritius
Libya - Angola
Eswatini - Cameroon
Group E: Morocco's Quest for a Seventh World Cup Appearance
Following Eritrea's withdrawal, Group E comprises five teams. Morocco, unbeaten since their 2023 AFCON exit, aims to secure their seventh World Cup berth. The Atlas Lions, propelled by Brahim Diaz's seven goals, will face Niger and Tanzania, both eager to challenge the group's frontrunners.
Group E, Matchday 5 fixtures
Niger - Morocco
Group F: Cote d'Ivoire Eye Top Spot
Cote d'Ivoire, having secured their AFCON qualification, lead Group F and aim to solidify their position against Burundi and Gambia. Jean-Philippe Krasso and Oumar Diakite have been pivotal, each scoring three goals. Gabon, led by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, will host Seychelles before an encounter with Kenya, seeking to maintain pressure on the group leaders.
Group F, Matchday 5 fixtures
Gabon - Seychelles
Gambia - Kenya
Burundi - Cote d’Ivoire
Group G: Algeria's Pursuit of World Cup Return
Algeria, the sole World Cup-experienced team in Group G, dominated their AFCON qualifiers with five wins. Amine Gouiri's four goals have been instrumental in their success. The Fennecs will face Botswana and Mozambique, both of whom have also secured AFCON qualification, in crucial fixtures that could determine the group's outcome.
Group G, Matchday 5 fixtures
Guinea - Somalia
Mozambique - Uganda
Botswana - Algeria
Group H: Tunisia's Path to a Seventh World Cup
Tunisia, alongside Equatorial Guinea, has secured AFCON qualification and now focuses on World Cup aspirations. The Carthage Eagles will play Liberia and Malawi, both of whom struggled in their AFCON qualifiers, providing Tunisia a chance to strengthen their lead. Equatorial Guinea aims to rebound against São Tomé and Príncipe before a pivotal match against Namibia.
Group H, Matchday 5 fixtures
Equatorial Guinea - Sao Tome and Principe
Malawi - Namibia
Liberia - Tunisia
Group I: Ghana Seek to Reclaim Top Position
Ghana, the only World Cup-experienced team in Group I, aims to overtake Comoros at the summit. The Black Stars will host Chad before traveling to Madagascar, seeking to capitalize on their experience. Comoros, buoyed by Ismael Boura and Rafiki Said's performances, will face Mali in a bid to maintain their lead.
Group I, Matchday 5 fixtures
Ghana - Chad
Central African Republic - Madagascar
Comoros - Mali
FIFA World Cup 2026 CAF Qualifiers, Matchday 5 - Live Streaming Details
All matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 CAF Qualifiers, Matchday 5 will be available for live streaming on the Fancode app and website.
