South Africa leads the AFCON 2027 qualifying Group D standings with a perfect 6-point record and +6 goal difference after matchday 2, fueled by a 2-1 win over Guinea and a dominant 5-0 rout of Eritrea. As the only non-host contender with realistic title aspirations in a group that includes co-host Kenya (already qualified for the finals), South Africa’s early results and favorable remaining fixtures position it as the clear favorite among traders. Guinea sits second on 3 points following its 1-0 victory over Kenya but trails significantly in goal difference and consistency. Kenya and Eritrea remain long shots given their results and the group’s qualification format, where only the top non-host advances.