The first matchday of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign saw Zimbabwe midfielder Marshall Munetsi and Mali forward Nene Dorgeles each score twice, making them the early top scorers. Munetsi's goals in the 72nd and 88th minutes helped Zimbabwe come from two goals down to beat Sierra Leone 3-2. Dorgeles scored in the 39th and 51st minutes as Mali defeated Cape Verde 3-1. Several other players, including two Super Eagles players in Nigeria's 2-1 win over Madagascar, scored once.
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