AFCON 2027 qualifiers: what to know about teams, schedule and format
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, will see 24 nations qualify through ongoing continental qualifiers.
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be held in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, marking the first time the tournament has been jointly hosted by three East African nations, according to Al Jazeera.
Qualification for the tournament is underway, with 24 spots available for national teams across the continent seeking to reach the finals.
The three host nations are expected to benefit from automatic qualification as co-hosts, a standard practice for the tournament, while the remaining teams are set to compete through regional qualifying groups.
Further details on the qualifying schedule, participating teams and tournament format are expected to be confirmed as the qualification process progresses.
Sources
- AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Teams, top players, schedule, format, matches — Al Jazeera — All
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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