Togo Prepares for Key Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier Against Algeria

منتخب طوغو يشرعُ في التحضير لمواجهة المنتخب الوطني بالتربّص في تونس
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The Togo national football team will travel to Algeria on Thursday, 12 November 2026, to prepare for their upcoming international fixture. Officials confirmed the match against Algeria is scheduled for Saturday, 14 November 2026, at the Hussein Ait Ahmed Stadium in Tizi Ouzou. This encounter represents the third round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Group Nine Standings Overview

Algeria leads Group Nine in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with four points. The national team currently holds the top position in the standings as the competition progresses. Zambia and Togo are tied for second place in Group Nine with three points each. Both teams share an identical point total, maintaining a competitive gap behind the group leader heading into the next round of matches. Burundi occupies fourth place in Group Nine with one point. The team remains at the bottom of the table following the initial fixtures in the qualifying series.

Upcoming Match Schedule Details

The return leg of the match will take place on 17 November 2026. Officials confirmed this second fixture is scheduled for the Kégué Stadium in Lomé, Togo. Players from both national squads will travel to the Togolese capital following the opening match in Tizi Ouzou. This game serves as the conclusion of the back-to-back series between the two teams in Group Nine. Fans in Lomé are expected to attend the Kégué Stadium to see the final encounter of this qualifying window. The result of this match will impact the final standings as the competition for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations continues.

Tournament Hosting Information

Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya will serve as the host nations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Confederation of African Football officials confirmed that the tournament is scheduled to take place from 19 June to 17 July 2027. These three countries will collectively manage the hosting responsibilities for the continental competition. The selection of these venues follows the regional expansion of the tournament infrastructure. All participating national teams, including those currently competing in the qualifying rounds, aim to secure a position in the final tournament hosted across these three territories. The upcoming matches in Group Nine remain integral for squads seeking to qualify for the event in Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya. Final qualification slots will be determined by the concluding standings of the qualifying series leading up to the June 2027 start date.