CDM 2026 (Q): Zimbabwe-Benin, Libya-Angola, Thursday’s schedule
Day 5 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers continues this Thursday, March 20, with several matches in Africa.
Steve Mounié@Megasports
At 13:00 GMT, Mozambique, co-leader of Group G with Algeria, will attempt to consolidate their position against Uganda. At 16:00 GMT, a number of tight matches are scheduled, including Zimbabwe-Benin, an important duel for the Beninese Cheetahs, who must win to stay in the hunt in this hotly contested group. Cape Verde take on Mauritius as favorites, while Sierra Leone face Guinea-Bissau.
At 19:00 GMT, Libya, now coached by Aliou Cissé, have the chance to take top spot in Group D if they beat Angola. At the same time, Gabon host Seychelles with the aim of putting pressure on Côte d’Ivoire at the top of the standings.
The evening concludes with a clash at 21:00 GMT between Comoros and Mali. Second with 9 points, the Comorian team could take first place if they beat the Malian Eagles, currently 4th with 5 points.
Today’s schedule (GMT):
1:00 pm – Mozambique vs Uganda
4:00 pm – Malawi vs Namibia
16h00 – Zimbabwe vs Benin
16:00 – Cape Verde vs Mauritius
16h00 – Sierra Leone vs Guinea-Bissau
19h00 – Libya vs Angola
7pm – Gabon vs Seychelles
19h00 – Gambia vs Kenya
9pm – Comoros vs Mali