The highly anticipated draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers has been finalized in Cairo, Egypt, setting the stage for months of high-stakes competition across the continent. All 48 competing nations now know their rivals, with teams divided into 12 groups of four ahead of the tournament co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
The qualifying campaign will unfold in two phases: the opening fixtures in September and October 2026, followed by the concluding rounds in March 2027. Only the top two teams from each group will advance to the finals, promising intense battles in every match.
Group-by-group breakdown of the CAN 2027 qualifiers
- Group A: Morocco, Gabon, Niger, Lesotho
- Group B: Egypt, Angola, Malawi, South Sudan
- Group C: Ivory Coast, Ghana, Gambia, Somalia
- Group D: South Africa, Guinea, Kenya, Eritrea
- Group E: DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe
- Group F: Burkina Faso, Benin, Mauritania, Central African Republic
- Group G: Cameroon, Comoros, Namibia, Congo
- Group H: Tunisia, Uganda, Libya, Botswana
- Group I: Algeria, Zambia, Togo, Burundi
- Group J: Senegal, Mozambique, Sudan, Ethiopia
- Group K: Mali, Cape Verde, Rwanda, Liberia
- Group L: Nigeria, Madagascar, Tanzania, Guinea-Bissau
The road to the 2027 CAN promises to deliver unforgettable moments, fierce rivalries, and unexpected upsets as African football’s brightest talents vie for glory on the continental stage.
