Al Ahly and Zamalek settle it on the handball court + Guinea vs. Kenya and a full Nations League weekend ahead

⚽ The AFCON qualifying Matchday 2 closes out today with just one fixture remaining: Guinea host Kenya at 7pm. Guinea are in desperate need of a victory after losing 2-1 to South Africa in their opener. With Kenya already qualified as AFCON 2027 co-hosts, only one non-Kenya spot is available in Group D — making this a must-win for Guinea if they want to stay in contention. Kenya, who drew 1-1 with Eritrea, have nothing to lose and everything to gain by spoiling the party.

💡 All AFCON and Nations League fixtures will be broadcast on beIN Sports channels. Check out the full schedule here.

In the Nations League, the standout match is Denmark vs. Portugal at 9:45pm — the defending champions arriving in Copenhagen needing a response after a narrow 1-0 opening W over Wales, while Denmark are licking their wounds after a 3-2 defeat to Norway, in which Erling Haaland scored twice.

Greece vs. Netherlands kicks off at the same time, with Greece riding high after beating Serbia 2-1 on Thursday; the Dutch will be looking to improve on the 1-1 draw with Germany that denied Jürgen Klopp’s debut victory. Wales take on Norway also at 9:45pm — Norway, fresh off their opening W, but Wales yet to register a point, having lost to Portugal. Also at 9:45pm: Germany host Serbia and Ireland face Austria.

Other Nations League fixtures tonight:

• Azerbaijan vs. Lichtenstein — 7pm;
• Malta vs. Montenegro — 9:45pm;
• Ireland vs. Austria — 9:45pm.

🤾 On the handball court, the IHF Men’s Club World Championship concludes today with one Egyptian clash we’ll be watching. The bronze medal match sees Al Ahly face Zamalek — the two clubs both fought their way to the podium from opposite groups. The match airs at 6:30pm on ON Sport. Barcelona and Veszprém will also be battling it out for the top spot in the final at 9pm on ON Sport Plus.

Tomorrow’s fixtures

No AFCON football on Friday, but the Nations League fills the schedule across Europe. The headline fixture is France vs. Italy at 9:45pm — a heavyweight clash between two sides with points to prove after mixed opening weekends. Belgium take on Turkey at the same time.

Other Nations League fixtures on Friday:

• Kazakhstan vs. Moldova — 5pm;
• Latvia vs. Montenegro — 7pm;
• Cyprus vs. Armenia — 7pm;
• Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Sweden — 9:45pm;
• Hungary vs. Georgia — 9:45pm;
• Ukraine vs. Northern Ireland — 9:45pm;
• Poland vs. Romania — 9:45pm.

Saturday’s fixtures

Saturday’s Nations League slate has two marquee matches. Croatia host England at 7pm. Then, at 9:45pm, the dominant Spain side host Czech Republic — looking to make it three from three and seal top spot in the group.

Also on our radar:

• Finland vs. Albania — 4pm;
• Estonia vs. Luxembourg — 7pm;
• Iceland vs. Bulgaria — 7pm;
• Belarus vs. San Marino — 7pm;
• Macedonia vs. Scotland — 9:45pm;
• Switzerland vs. Slovenia — 9:45pm.

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