2028 Olympics (Women): DR Congo vs Côte d’Ivoire clash, Nigeria and South Africa enter the fray, today’s schedule

The African qualifiers for the women’s football tournament at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics continue this Friday, October 9, 2026. Following the opening matches full of twists and turns, 14 nations take center stage on October 9.

The major nations begin their campaigns

The Democratic Republic of the Congo host Côte d’Ivoire at 2:30 p.m. at TP Mazembe Stadium in Lubumbashi. Both teams are aiming to secure an advantage before the return leg.

Nigeria face Comoros at 3 p.m. at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. The Super Falcons begin their qualifying campaign against a women’s Cœlacanthes side that defeated Sudan 3-0 in the first round.

South Africa travel to Madagascar at 4 p.m. at Free State Stadium in Mangaung. Banyana Banyana want to make their mark against a Madagascar side that beat South Sudan 2-1 (1-1, 1-0) in the previous round.

The full schedule for the day

1. Democratic Republic of the Congo - Côte d’Ivoire, 2:30 p.m., TP Mazembe Stadium, Lubumbashi
2. Comoros - Nigeria, 3 p.m., Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne
3. Malawi - Zimbabwe, 3 p.m., Bingu National Stadium, Lilongwe
4. Angola - Namibia, 4 p.m., Estádio 11 de Novembro, Luanda
5. Madagascar - South Africa, 4 p.m., Free State Stadium, Mangaung
6. Central African Republic - Algeria, 5 p.m., Stade du 5 juillet 1962, Algiers
7. Botswana - Tanzania, 5 p.m., Obed Itani Chilume Stadium, Francistown

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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