The finals will be hosted by Egypt. Ties are two-legged. The graphic lists kick-off times in GMT; the schedule below is in West Africa Time.
Monday opens with an East African derby between Kenya and Tanzania, then Mauritania against DR Congo. Tuesday pairs Malawi with Eswatini and Tunisia with Benin. Wednesday is the busiest day, with five matches. Seychelles host Botswana on 2 October.
First-leg fixtures (WAT)
Monday, 28 September
| Time (WAT) | Match |
|---|---|
| 13:00 | Kenya v Tanzania |
| 18:00 | Mauritania v DR Congo |
Tuesday, 29 September
| Time (WAT) | Match |
|---|---|
| 14:00 | Malawi v Eswatini |
| 19:00 | Tunisia v Benin |
Wednesday, 30 September
| Time (WAT) | Match |
|---|---|
| 13:00 | Djibouti v South Sudan |
| 17:00 | Angola v Namibia |
| 17:00 | Rwanda v Sudan |
| 17:00 | Togo v Libya |
| 17:00 | Zimbabwe v Mauritius |
Friday, 2 October
| Time (WAT) | Match |
|---|---|
| 13:00 | Seychelles v Botswana |
Winners over two legs advance towards the finals in Egypt. Uganda had earlier withdrawn from the qualifying path through lack of funds. The remaining ties will decide who joins the hosts on the road to 2027.