Namibia go face Congo this Thursday, September 24, for Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana, for the opening round of the 2027 AFCON Qualifiers.
The match go broadcast LIVE at 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT on beIN SPORTS. Namibia begin their qualifying campaign under head coach Collin Benjamin. Benjamin build him squad around combination of experienced internationals and players wey dey compete for leagues across Africa.
Peter Shalulile and Deon Hotto dey among the prominent names wey make Benjamin preliminary selection. Riaan Hanamub provide leadership for defense. The Brave Warriors wan make positive start even though dem dey play their designated home fixture for Botswana. After Congo, dem go travel meet Comoros on September 29.
Congo, wey dem also call Red Devils, begin new chapter under experienced French coach Claude Le Roy, who don return to lead the national team. Le Roy name 27-man squad for the opening qualifiers, bringing together players based domestically and abroad. The match against Namibia go be him first competitive assignment since he return to the position. Congo go then host Cameroon for Brazzaville on September 29, giving the team two important tests for the opening international window.
Namibia and Congo dey share Group G with Cameroon and Comoros. The first two teams for the group go qualify for AFCON 2027, which Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda go host. With only six matches available to secure qualification, an opening victory go provide important advantage. Both teams also dey look ahead to their next fixtures: Namibia against Comoros and Congo against Cameroon on September 29.
