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Comoros Eye AFCON Berth Against Namibia
28 Sep
Summary
- Comoros aim for third AFCON appearance after 2021 debut.
- Namibia secured a winning start to qualifiers against Congo.
- Comoros have a slightly superior head-to-head record.
Comoros and Namibia are set to clash on Tuesday in a crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Stade Omnisports de Malouzini. Comoros is striving to secure their third appearance in the continental tournament. Their journey in the current qualifiers began with a defeat against Cameroon.
Prior to this qualifier, Comoros achieved a narrow 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea in a friendly match on June 9. This win ended an eight-game winless streak for Hubert Velud's squad. The team's previous AFCON appearance was in 2021, where they were eliminated in the group stage.
Namibia, conversely, commenced their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign with a 1-0 win over Congo Republic, thanks to a second-half goal from Bethuel Muzeu. This victory was vital for Collin Benjamin's team, who had struggled in their previous qualifying attempts for the 2025 tournament.
Despite their recent win, Namibia faces a challenge returning to form in competitive away matches, having secured only one victory in their last eight. Comoros boasts a slightly better historical record against Namibia, with three wins in their last seven encounters.
