Caf to conduct AFCON 2027 qualifying draw in Cairo
The Confederation of African Football has announced plans to hold the qualifying draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The draw will determine the path for 48 nations aiming to participate in the tournament, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. This edition, called “AFCON PAMOJA 2027,” is the first in history to be jointly hosted by three countries. The event is expected to highlight East Africa’s football culture and boost regional development.
Match highlights
- The qualifying draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be held on Tuesday at the Egyptian Football Association headquarters in Cairo.
- The tournament will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, marking the first time three countries will jointly host the event.
- The 48 participating nations will be split into 12 groups, with the top two teams in each group qualifying for the finals, except in the hosts’ groups where only one additional team will qualify.
- The qualification campaign will take place across three FIFA international windows between September 2026 and March 2027.
- Matchdays one and two are scheduled for 21 September to 6 October 2026, rounds three and four from 9 to 17 November 2026, and the final matches from 22 to 30 March 2027.
