AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Standings of All Groups After the First Matchday

After the first matchday of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, several results were recorded: South Africa defeated Guinea 2-1, while Kenya drew 1-1 with Eritrea, causing a surprise in Nairobi. Official team lineups for some matches were released, and tensions arose, notably with the Vita Club president in DRC threatening legal action. The group standings have been updated following these matches.