Afcon 2027 preliminary qualifiers: Time and channel for Djibouti vs South Sudan clash

Africa 26 March 2026 at 07:55

Nafongo TRAORE

News Editor

Juba National Stadium will set the stage for the first leg of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations preliminary qualifiers between Djibouti and South Sudan, kicking off on Thursday, March 26 at 13:00 GMT.

This crucial encounter will be played without fans in attendance, but supporters of both teams still have the opportunity to catch all the action live. The South Sudan Football Association has announced a live broadcast on its official Facebook page, with the opening whistle sounding at 13:00 GMT.

Both sides are eager to secure a positive result that will give them the upper hand ahead of the return leg, scheduled for March 31.