Equatorial Guinea – Zimbabwe: date, time, TV channel and match stakes
Equatorial Guinea and Zimbabwe meet in an important clash on matchday three of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. With three points each after two matches, both teams have the chance to strengthen their position in Group E and put pressure on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who currently lead the group with six points.
An important clash for second place
The match is particularly important for both national teams. After two matchdays, DR Congo top the group with six points. Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea follow on three points each, while Sierra Leone are bottom without a point. Equatorial Guinea began their campaign with a win over Sierra Leone (1-0), before losing to DR Congo (2-0). The Nzalang Nacional will therefore need to rediscover their attacking prowess to pick up points against Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe have also had mixed results. The Warriors notably beat Sierra Leone (3-2), but lost to DR Congo (2-1). They will be able to count on Marshall Munetsi, one of their main attacking assets since the start of the campaign.
Date, time and TV channel
The match between Equatorial Guinea and Zimbabwe is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 16:00 GMT. It will be played at the Omnisport Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
As for coverage, several sources list beIN SPORTS 5 in the United States, as well as several beIN Sports Connect services in New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia. Viewers in Africa can check the schedules of Canal+ Sports and New Word Sports. Local channels may also broadcast the match.