South Sudan hosts Djibouti in Juba at 1:00 p.m. as part of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
With the group stage in their sights, this first leg promises to be a tough contest between the two teams.
South Sudan at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations! That is the goal of the South Sudanese Football Association.
And it is pulling out all the stops to achieve it. After a mixed campaign in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the Bright Stars are now focused on qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
For the coaching staff, this match therefore presents an opportunity to address weaknesses within the squad.
For Djibouti, the match is an opportunity to evaluate the squad. The Red Sharks head to Juba aiming to end their winless streak.
They finished 2025 with a streak of seven consecutive victories.
Above all, Djibouti needs to improve its record against today’s opponent, having suffered four losses in five meetings.
In a stadium lacking the support of its home crowd, the match looks set to be wide open for both teams.
