Equatorial Guinea host Zimbabwe this Thursday, November 12, 2026, in a highly anticipated Group E encounter in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. The match kicks off at 4:00 PM UTC at the Nuevo Estadio de Malabo, with both nations looking to strengthen their position in the group standings.
The two teams will meet for the first time in an official international fixture, meaning neither side has a historical advantage heading into this encounter. Both nations have collected three points from their opening two matches, but Zimbabwe currently occupy second place, ahead of Equatorial Guinea in third. The result could therefore have a significant impact on the race for qualification.
Zimbabwe arrive with the more productive attack, having scored four goals in their first two games. However, they have also conceded four, highlighting some defensive weaknesses. Equatorial Guinea, meanwhile, have found the net just once and conceded twice. Playing on home soil, the National Thunder will hope to improve their attacking output and claim an important victory against the Warriors.
