African football takes center stage as the road to AFCON 2027 officially begins on September 24! Co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, 48 national teams across 12 groups are set to battle for ultimate glory.

To mark the opening matchday, BetBooker brings you the best odds, exclusive betting markets, and top promotions to boost your winnings.

Featuring our very own Ghana Black Stars, here are the 7 key fixtures you need to add to your bet slips this week—along with our Accumulator Boosts.

1. Ivory Coast vs Ghana (Sep 24)

🔥 Match of the Week | Group C

• Match Preview: Defending champions Ivory Coast kick off a new era under new head coach Hervé Renard as they host our Ghana Black Stars! With Gambia and Somalia completing Group C, grabbing points in this opener is vital for the top spot.
• BetBooker Advantage: Look out for Enhanced Odds on a Black Stars victory and “Both Teams to Score (BTTS)” in the BetBooker !

2. Egypt vs Angola (Sep 25)

👑 Salah in Action | Group B

• Match Preview: Seven-time AFCON champions Egypt open their campaign in Cairo. Led by Mohamed Salah, the Pharaohs take on their toughest group rivals, Angola.
• BetBooker Advantage: Get the Best Odds Guaranteed on “Mohamed Salah Any Time Goalscorer” and “Egypt to Win Both Halves.”

3. Nigeria vs Madagascar (Sep 25)

⚠️ High Stakes & Super Odds | Group L

• Match Preview: With automatic qualification granted to co-hosts Tanzania, only one team can qualify from Group L! Missing Victor Osimhen due to injury, the Super Eagles cannot afford any slips against Madagascar.
• BetBooker Advantage: Take advantage of high-yield “Single Qualification” markets available exclusively on BetBooker.

4. South Africa vs Guinea (Sep 26)

🎯 An Early Knockout Clash | Group D

• Match Preview: Group D features co-hosts Kenya and Eritrea, meaning South Africa and Guinea are in a direct showdown for the single remaining qualification spot.
• BetBooker Advantage: Protect your stake with our popular “Draw No Bet” market for this high-intensity matchup.

5. Morocco vs Gabon (Sep 24)

🦁 The Atlas Lions Roar | Group A

• Match Preview: Mohamed Ouahbi’s star-studded Moroccan side hosts Gabon at Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdallah. Morocco aims to set the tone early in a group that includes Niger and Lesotho.
• BetBooker Advantage: Handicapped Morocco victory markets offer incredible value for your multi-bets.

6. Mali vs Cape Verde (Sep 25)

📊 Tactical Battle | Group K

• Match Preview: Fresh off making the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, an impressive Cape Verde side travels to Mali. Expect a tight, tactical encounter between the group’s top seeds.
• BetBooker Advantage: “Under 2.5 Goals” and “First Half Draw” offer lucrative odds for tactical bettors.

7. Kenya vs Eritrea (Sep 26)

✨ A 20-Year Dream | Group D

• Match Preview: Returning to competitive international football after nearly two decades, Eritrea travels to face co-hosts Kenya. Can the underdogs pull off a massive shocker?
• BetBooker Advantage: Back home side Kenya in your accumulator slips as a solid banker choice.