The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, with 48 national teams starting their journey to the continental finals. The qualifiers, which will determine the teams that join the hosts at the 2027 AFCON finals, kicked off on September 24 and will continue until October 6. A total of 24 places are up for grabs at the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
The opening round of qualifiers is expected to bring intense competition as teams seek strong starts and early momentum in their respective groups. CAF's long-term media rights partner, beIN Sports, will broadcast the qualifiers across several territories, including the MENA region, Morocco, Egypt, Algeria, Libya, Djibouti, Mauritania, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tunisia, Chad, Mauritius, and Madagascar. Coverage will also be available in France, Switzerland, the United States, the South Pacific, and other territories covered by the broadcaster.
South Sudan is drawn in Group B and will face Malawi on September 24 at 4 pm. Sudan will face Ethiopia at Juba National Stadium at 3 pm South Sudan time. The qualifying campaign will be a crucial test for the teams as they compete for places at the continental tournament. The 2027 AFCON finals are scheduled to take place from June 19 to July 17, 2027.
The Africa Cup of Nations trophy is one of the most coveted prizes in African football, and teams will be eager to make their mark in the qualifying campaign. With 48 teams competing, the qualifiers promise to be an exciting and closely contested affair. Fans across the continent and beyond will be watching with great interest as their teams battle it out for a place at the finals.
The hosts of the 2027 AFCON, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, will automatically qualify for the tournament, and the remaining teams will compete for the available places. The qualifiers will be a significant test for the teams as they prepare for the continental finals. The teams will need to be at their best to secure a place at the tournament and compete against the top teams in African football.
The 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign is a crucial milestone in the journey to the continental finals. The teams will face a tough challenge as they compete for places at the tournament. The qualifiers will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike, and the teams will need to be well-prepared to succeed.
As the qualifiers get underway, teams will be looking to make a strong start and build momentum in their respective groups. The 2027 AFCON finals promise to be an exciting and closely contested affair, and the qualifiers will be a crucial step towards achieving that goal. The teams will need to be at their best to secure a place at the tournament and compete against the top teams in African football.
Key points
- 48 national teams are competing in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign for 24 available places at the continental finals.
