Here at isport news, we report that the draw for the qualifying rounds of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations was conducted at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association. A total of 48 nations have been allocated into 12 groups of four teams each, marking the commencement of the intense competition among African countries vying for a spot in the tournament. The event itself is scheduled to be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, taking place from June 19 to July 17, 2027.
Group Composition and Key Contenders
The reigning champions, Morocco, find themselves in Group A, where they will compete against Gabon, Niger, and Lesotho. Attention also centers on Group C, which features a challenging mix including Ivory Coast, Ghana, Gambia, and Somalia. Another notably competitive cluster is Group J, comprising Senegal, Mozambique, Sudan, and Ethiopia. Meanwhile, Group L positions Nigeria alongside Madagascar, Tanzania, and Guinea-Bissau, setting the stage for fiercely contested matches.
Interestingly, despite having secured automatic qualification as co-hosts, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will nonetheless participate in the qualifying rounds. According to isport live updates, the schedule includes the first four rounds of matches that will further crystallize the lineup of competitors advancing toward the continental showdown.
alifying will be spread across September, October and November this year, with the final two fixtures to be held in March next year.