South Africa leads Group D in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers with a perfect six points from two matches, including a 2-1 victory over Guinea and a 5-0 rout of Eritrea that produced a +6 goal difference. These results have positioned Bafana Bafana as the clear frontrunner for the group’s lone available finals berth, given Kenya’s automatic qualification as a co-host. Guinea sits second on three points after a 1-0 win over Kenya but trails significantly in form and standings. Eritrea and Kenya occupy the lower positions with one point each following their 1-1 draw. Trader consensus reflected in current pricing aligns with South Africa’s early dominance and historical edge in African qualifiers, while Guinea retains realistic contention through remaining fixtures in November 2026 and March 2027.