Nine 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier matches are set to be played on Sunday as more countries seek to seal tickets for the final slated for next year in Ivory Coast.While a number of countries have already qualified for the finals, some are almost there while others are looking to bow out with their heads high.Once again, Kenyans will be spectating as Harambee Stars were kicked out of the qualifiers due to government interference with the running of the game.##NAJAVA_MECA_7324397##Burkina Faso, Egypt, Namibia, Algeria, Zambia, Equatorial Guinea, Tunisia, Morocco, and South Africa have already qualified for the finals.Among the duels that will go down will see neighbors Uganda host the 2019 champions Algeria at Japoma Stadium in Cameroon starting 6 pm.Uganda had to take the battle to Cameroon as the country just like Kenya and many others, lack a stadium that can host international football matches.With Algeria already qualified, Uganda head into the match looking to grab the other available slot and join the former champions in marching to Abidjan.AFCON2023Q: It could have been five-out-of-five for Teranga Lions but Benin’s Mounimi had other plansCranes are ranked third in Group F with four points, so are Tanzania who are second but with a healthier goal difference.Tanzania on the other hand, will be hoping to beat Niger at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium and enhance their chances of returning to the biannual tournament after missing the past edition held in Cameroon.Another East African side in Rwanda will be action today as the Amavubi are set to host Mozambique at Huye Stadium.John Baraza elated to see protégé Moses Shumah shine in the national teamRwanda are placed third in group L behind their match-day opponent and champions Senegal who have already qualified.Other matches will see former champions Nigeria take on Sierra Leone in a match that will staged in Liberia.The Super Eagles are second in pool A with nine points, one-off Guinea-Bissau. Should they emerge victorious, Nigeria will confirm participation in the finals.Sunday matches. 2.25 Gabon 3.10 DR Congo 3.507.75 Sierra Leone 4.30 Nigeria 1.453.50 Congo 3.16 Mali 2.202.40 Cape Verde 3.10 Burkina Faso 3.204.60 Uganda 3.40 Algeria 1.454.20 Eswatini 3.20 Togo 2.007.75 Madagascar 3.60 Ghana 1.551.75 Tanzania 3.45 Niger 5.202.35 Rwanda 3.10 Mozambique 3.30
