Comoros go host Republic of the Congo for Stade Omnisports de Malouzini for Moroni on Friday, 13 November 2026, for the third round of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. Kick-off na 13:00 GMT, and both teams dey look to improve their position for Group G.
Comoros start the campaign with mixed results under Hubert Velud. Dem lose 3-1 to Cameroon for opening match before dem recover with hard-fought 1-0 win over Namibia. That leave Comoros with three points from two matches. Cameroon lead Group G with four points, while Comoros and Namibia dey level on three. The win over Namibia matter well well after the defensive wahala against Cameroon, as Comoros show more discipline, stay compact without the ball and protect their narrow lead. But consistency still dey worry the team; dem dey struggle to create clear chances against stronger opponents, so attacking efficiency go be key.
Coach Hubert Velud don get boost with five players returning to the 24-man squad: Faïz Selemani, Rafiki Saïd, Ismaël Boura, Saïd Bakari and Anfane Saïd Djambae. The return of Faïz Selemani dey important. The Qatar SC winger no dey the previous international squad, but his experience and creativity suppose strengthen Comoros attack. Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Rafiki Saïd also dey available after injury, and his speed and direct running fit trouble Congo defence. Ismaël Boura, wey dey with Troyes, return after injury to add competition for left side of defence. For midfield, Zaydou Youssouf and Yacine Bourhane offer balance, while goalkeeper Yannick Pandor and defender Warmed Omari remain important.
For the official lineups, Hubert Velud pick Yannick Pandor for goal and Rafiki Saïd for attack. Congo coach Claude Le Roy choose Zinga for goal, Makouta for midfield and Ndockyt to lead the attack.
Republic of the Congo don get difficult start. Claude Le Roy side collect just one point from first two matches and dem dey bottom of Group G. Dem lose 1-0 to Namibia before dem draw 1-1 with Cameroon. The draw with Cameroon be improvement, but Congo still get plenty work to do to enter qualification contention.
After the Moroni game, Comoros go travel to Brazzaville for return match at Stade Alphonse-Massamba-Débat on 17 November. The two games important because Congo also dey under pressure after one point from opening fixtures. With Cameroon only one point ahead at top of Group G, strong return from November window fit improve Comoros chances to remain firmly in qualification race.
