There are 54 African countries competing for 24 available spots in the Africa Cup of Nations tournament (AFCON). All nations must qualify to reach the finals. Qualifying is a rigorous process to select the teams that will compete in the tournament. This page provides relevant information for South African fans regarding the AFCON qualifiers.
AFCON 2023/2024 Qualifiers Table
Group A
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Group B
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Group C
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Group D
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Group E
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Group F
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- Algeria vs Tanzania
- Niger vs Uganda
Group G
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Group H
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- Comoros vs Zambia
- Ivory Coast vs Lesotho
Group I
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- Mauritania vs Gabon
- Congo DR vs Sudan
Group J
Upcoming matches
- Libya vs Equatorial Guinea
- Tunisia vs Botswana
Group K
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Group L
Upcoming matches
- Senegal vs Rwanda
- Mozambique vs Benin
AFCON Qualifiers Explained

To compete in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), countries must first advance through a qualification procedure. This procedure is crucial for teams to reach the tournament held every two years in different African nations. For South African fans, these qualifiers are an exciting time to see Bafana Bafana fight for a spot in the tournament.
Where Can I Bet on AFCON Qualifiers in South Africa?
There are plenty of online sports betting sites in South Africa that offer options to place bets for the Africa Cup of Nations. As a bettor, you want to ensure that you are using a reliable and secure online betting site.
Betway is one of the most popular bookmakers that offer options to bet on AFCON Qualifiers in South Africa. Here is a brief overview of these websites.
Betway
Regarded as one of the top betting platforms, Betway offers a wide range of sports and markets to choose from. With competitive odds and easy-to-use platform, it’s a prime option for many South African sports punters.
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FAQ
The qualification status of South Africa for AFCON 2023/2024 would be updated on sports news portals and the SAFA website. Stay tuned for the latest updates.
There will be about 24 teams who will take part in the tournament, inclusive of the AFCON host country.
As you are betting on AFCON 2023/2024, you can keep track of the games thanks to the live streaming that some bookmakers will provide. In Kenya, the competition will be broadcast live on various sports stations. You will be able to follow each game, from the preliminary rounds through to the championship.

