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Eswatini v Guinea-Bissau Africa Cup of Nations Lineup

This game is in the Africa Cup of Nations, kick off at 17:00 on Friday 15 November 2024.

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Eswatini v Guinea-Bissau Africa Cup of Nations

  • Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, has never qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
  • Guinea-Bissau made their AFCON debut in 2017, marking their first appearance in the tournament.
  • Eswatini is ranked 148th in the FIFA World Rankings, while Guinea-Bissau is ranked 118th.
  • Guinea-Bissau's national football team is known as the Djurtus, which means 'Wild Dogs' in the country's native language.
  • Eswatini's qualifying campaign for the AFCON 2021 tournament included wins against Djibouti and Congo.
  • Guinea-Bissau's best finish in the AFCON tournament was reaching the quarter-finals in 2019, where they were eliminated by eventual champions Algeria.