South Africa’s commanding start to AFCON 2027 qualifying has shaped trader consensus in Group D, where Kenya’s automatic qualification as co-host leaves one spot for the top finisher among the remaining sides. Bafana Bafana secured six points and a +6 goal difference with a 2-1 home victory over Guinea and a 5-0 rout of Eritrea, both under returning coach Pitso Mosimane. Guinea claimed three points via a 1-0 win against Kenya but trails significantly after the loss in Johannesburg. Kenya and Eritrea sit on one point each following their 1-1 draw, with the latter conceding heavily. Remaining fixtures in November 2026 and March 2027 will test whether South Africa can maintain momentum against Guinea and the co-hosts.