Guinea-Bissau vs Super Eagles and top 5 AFCON 2027 qualifiers to watch

Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria’s Super Eagles will be one of the games to watch on Matchday two of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, Afrik-Foot reports.

The second round of AFCON 2027 qualifying arrives with several heavyweight nations already facing pressure, while others can seize early control of their groups.

From Bissau to Accra, these are five fixtures carrying serious stakes on Tuesday.

Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria’s Super Eagles

16:00 GMT, Estádio 24 de Setembro, Bissau

This is the headline clash. Guinea-Bissau stunned co-hosts Tanzania 2-0 in their opener through Franculino Djú and Mama Baldé, while the Super Eagles needed a dramatic fightback to beat Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo, with George Ilenikhena and substitute Moses Usor scoring.

The equation is brutal because Tanzania are already guaranteed a finals place. Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar are effectively fighting for one ticket.

Alex Iwobi, who is set to captain Nigeria, will be central to Eric Chelle’s plans, while Baldé and Franculino provide Guinea-Bissau’s danger. Victor Osimhen is still out injured for Nigeria.

Likely winner: Nigeria, but the Djurtus have already shown they can punish complacency.

Ghana vs The Gambia

16:00 GMT, Accra Sports Stadium

Ghana have little room for error after opening Group C with a 2-0 defeat by Côte d’Ivoire. The Gambia, meanwhile, began with a 2-1 victory over Somalia and arrive in Accra with three points already secured.

Ghana’s task is made even difficult with the absence of Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo and captain Jordan Ayew. The Scorpions can lean on Ebrima Colley and Muhammed Badamosi, who scored their winner against Somalia.

A Ghana victory would instantly repair some of the damage from Bouaké.

Likely winner: Ghana, with home advantage and greater attacking depth giving Carlos Queiroz’s side the edge.

Ethiopia vs Senegal

13:00 GMT, Bahir Dar Stadium

Senegal’s new Patrick Vieira era began with a 1-1 draw against Mozambique, turning this trip to Ethiopia into an immediate test of the Lions’ response.

Nicolas Jackson scored Senegal’s opener and will again lead the attacking threat, while Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr offer further pace. Sadio Mané is absent after Vieira cited a physical issue.

Ethiopia lost 1-0 to Sudan in their opener and cannot afford another defeat.

Likely winner: Senegal, although Bahir Dar’s conditions and Ethiopia’s need for points could make this uncomfortable.

Lesotho vs Morocco

13:00 GMT, Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein

Morocco enter the contest after a 2-0 victory over Gabon, with Noussair Mazraoui and Soufiane Rahimi finding the net. Lesotho lost 2-1 to Niger and now face the group favourites in a match played across the border in South Africa because their home stadium does not meet CAF requirements.

Mohamed Ouahbi has introduced young talent into Morocco’s squad, including 17-year-old Abdellah Ouazane, while Rahimi offers proven attacking quality.

Lesotho’s Sera Motebang scored from the penalty spot against Niger and represents their clearest route to another upset.

Likely winner: Morocco, whose opening victory and deeper squad put them in a strong position.

Burundi vs Algeria

13:00 GMT, Stade Intwari, Bujumbura

Algeria opened the campaign with a 3-1 victory over Zambia, giving new coach Ibrahim Hamdani a winning competitive debut. Ibrahim Maza and substitute Anis Hadj Moussa scored after Jaouen Hadjam’s early opener.

Burundi lost 1-0 to Togo and now face an Algeria side eager to establish itself quickly under Hamdani.

Maza’s creativity and Hadj Moussa’s direct running could trouble Burundi, while the hosts need to turn home advantage into points before the group begins to stretch.

Likely winner: Algeria, with the Desert Foxes carrying stronger momentum and attacking options into Bujumbura.