Mozambique vs Senegal - Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification

There is a notable edge to this Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification fixture. When Mozambique meet Senegal at the home ground on September 25, 2026, both will sense an opportunity to land a telling blow. Josh Allen had an impressive first game at the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium in their second NFL fixture of the season.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. Mozambique will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. Senegal's away form is hard to read, but they will arrive with the belief that they can trouble their hosts. That’s according to Miguel Delaney of the Independent, who also adds that the Gunners remain keen on another world class forward in the form of Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Mozambique will look to impose their style on home soil, while Senegal are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. The Germany club were said to be looking for an out-and-out striker to allow Harry Kane to play a deeper role, and made an approach for Sesko in 2024.

In fixtures as finely poised as this one, it often comes down to who holds their nerve in the big moments — and both camps have players who relish that responsibility. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Man United striker Joshua Zirkzee is facing interest over a move away from Old Trafford.(Image: Niall Carson/PA Wire) Arsenal are growing in confidence at snapping up two Manchester United prospects, according to the Telegraph.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. With the sides so closely matched, a 1-1 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says a verdict on the alleged charges against Manchester City "has taken longer than expected".