Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has officially released the highly anticipated 2027 AFCON qualifying fixtures for the Leone Stars, igniting excitement among fans as the road to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 begins in earnest.
The draw has placed Sierra Leone in a competitive group alongside Zimbabwe, Equatorial Guinea, and Congo DR. The complete schedule, spanning September 2026 to March 2027, was unveiled with clear dates for each double-header, setting the stage for what promises to be a demanding yet winnable campaign for qualification to Africa’s flagship tournament, co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Leone Stars 2027 AFCON Qualifiers Fixtures
Match Days 1 & 2 (21 September – 6 October 2026)
– Sierra Leone vs Zimbabwe
– Equatorial Guinea vs Sierra Leone
Match Days 3 & 4 (9–17 November 2026)
– Congo DR vs Sierra Leone
– Sierra Leone vs Congo DR
Match Days 5 & 6 (22–30 March 2027)
– Zimbabwe vs Sierra Leone
– Sierra Leone vs Equatorial Guinea
The release highlights home-and-away formats against each opponent, giving the Leone Stars valuable home advantage in Freetown for clashes with Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea. These fixtures will be critical as Sierra Leone seeks to accumulate the necessary points to advance from the group stage.
The unveiling comes shortly after the appointment of French tactician Didier Gomes Da Rosa as the new head coach of the Leone Stars. Da Rosa, who brings extensive experience from African football, is expected to use these matches to stamp his philosophy on the team and build a competitive squad capable of securing qualification.
In an official statement accompanying the fixtures, the SLFA called on the nation to rally behind the team: “Every match is a crucial step in our quest to qualify for Africa’s biggest football tournament. Let’s rally behind our beloved Leone Stars and show our unwavering support throughout the campaign.”
With the fixtures now public, preparations will intensify as the Leone Stars shift focus toward Match Day 1 in September. Fans, analysts, and stakeholders are already dissecting the schedule, noting the balance of home and away games and the regional rivalries that could define the campaign.
The SLFA’s timely release allows ample time for logistical planning, ticketing, and squad preparation under the new coaching regime. Sierra Leone will be aiming to make a strong impression from the outset and keep their qualification hopes alive heading into the decisive matches in 2027.
