Football fans are in for an action-packed Thursday as top-tier matches across Europe and Africa promise high drama and intense competition. In the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals, some of Europe’s elite will battle for a coveted spot in the semi-finals. The Netherlands is set to face Spain at 20:45, while Croatia takes on France at the same time. Additional high-profile clashes include Denmark versus Portugal and Italy against Germany.
Beyond the quarterfinals, the UEFA Nations League will also feature key relegation and promotion battles. In League B, Armenia will lock horns with Georgia at 18:00, with Kosovo facing Iceland, Bulgaria taking on Ireland, and Slovakia meeting Slovenia later in the evening at 20:45. Meanwhile, in League A’s relegation and promotion round, Turkey is scheduled to play Hungary at 18:00, followed by Ukraine versus Belgium, Austria versus Serbia, and Greece versus Scotland at 20:45.
Across the African continent, the CAF World Cup Qualification group stage is heating up with several crucial fixtures. The day begins with Mozambique hosting Uganda at 14:00, followed by Zimbabwe taking on Benin and Malawi clashing with Namibia at 17:00. Also at 17:00, Sierra Leone will face Guinea-Bissau, while Cape Verde challenges Mauritius. The evening continues with Gambia playing Kenya at 20:00, and a triple header featuring Gabon versus Seychelles, and Libya battling Angola simultaneously. The final fixture sees Comoros going head-to-head with Mali at 22:00.
In addition to these scheduled matches, fans can expect an electric atmosphere and potential surprises as teams vie for critical points and qualification spots in their respective competitions. With stakes high and talent on display, Thursday’s fixtures are set to provide plenty of memorable moments for football enthusiasts worldwide.
