The African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are set to resume on Wednesday, with 52 fixtures scheduled over seven days. Some of the most anticipated matches include Nigeria vs South Africa, Egypt vs Burkina Faso, Morocco vs Zambia, Senegal vs DR Congo, and Ivory Coast vs Gabon.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles, led by coach Finidi George, will face South Africa without their star player Victor Osimhen due to injury. However, they still boast a talented attack with Ademola Lookman, Victor Boniface, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Samuel Chukwueze.
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah is set to return to international duty after an injury sidelined him during the Africa Cup of Nations.
He will lead the Pharaohs against Burkina Faso, while Morocco’s Atlas Lions, led by coach Walid Regragui, will face Zambia with a squad that includes Hakim Ziyech, Yassine Bounou, and Youssef en-Nesyri.
Defending champions Senegal will seek redemption against DR Congo, while Ivory Coast’s Elephants will face Gabon with a squad that includes Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who was recalled after missing the first two matchdays.
These matchups promise to be exciting and crucial in the journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Stay tuned for updates and results from the African qualifiers.
