The defending champions, Algerians Entente Setif, put aside the suspension of goalkeeper Sofiane Khedairia to force a 1:1 draw.
Former France midfielder Alain Giresse has been appointed coach of Mali for a second spell.
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Algeria remained the top-ranked African side in Fifa's list for March, one place above Africa Cup of Nations winners Ivory Coast.
Both Ghana and Mali came from behind to secure the wins that saw both nations qualify for the 2015 Under-20 World Cup in New Zealand.
'first round - first leg' matches this weekend
The others are ex-Chelsea assistant coach Jose Morais, Turkish coach Engin Fırat and German Hans Michael Weiss.
Ex-Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o wants stricter punishments to combat racism.
Mali have parted ways with coach Henryk Kasperczak.
2027 Africa Cup Qualifiers | GROUP E
Sierra Leone vs Zimbabwe 2:3
Sierra Leone Goals
Conteh 7'
Tarawallie 27'
Zimbabwe Goals
Munetsi 72', 89'
Chirewa 77'
Details
Date: Friday, September 24, 2026
Time: 19:00 UTC+0
Venue: Ben M'Hamed El Abdi Stadium, El Jadida (Morocco)
Referee: Lucky Razake Kasalirwe (Uganda)
Sierra Leone
Zimbabwe