Nigeria to learn 2027 AFCON qualifying opponents soon
Three-time champions Nigeria are set to find out their opponents for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The draw will be conducted by the Confederation of African Football and will determine the teams Nigeria will face. The tournament, known as AFCON PAMOJA 2027, will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The event marks the first time the competition will be hosted by three countries.
Match highlights
- The qualifying draw will be held at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association in Cairo.
- The finals are scheduled to take place from June 19 to July 17, 2027.
- Nigeria won the tournament in 1980, 1994, and 2013, finished runners-up in 2023, and third in 2025.
- The qualifiers will be played across three FIFA international windows between September 2026 and March 2027.
- Matchdays one and two are set for September 21 to October 6, 2026, rounds three and four for November 9 to 17, 2026, and the final qualification matches for March 22 to 30, 2027.
