Draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers to Take Place in Cairo

The draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers, scheduled to take place in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, will be held on Tuesday at the Egyptian Football Union headquarters in Cairo, starting at 3:00 PM (local time), the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced today, Saturday.

A total of 48 national teams will participate in the qualifiers, including the three host countries. The draw will determine the group stage lineup and qualification paths for the final phase, which will feature 24 teams.

The qualifiers will be held in three periods corresponding to the FIFA dates, prior to the start of the final phase scheduled from June 19 to July 17, 2027, according to the following calendar:

• 1st and 2nd rounds: September 21 to October 6, 2026
• 3rd and 4th rounds: November 9 to 17, 2026
• 5th and 6th rounds: March 22 to 30, 2027

The 48 teams will be divided into 12 groups of four teams each, with the top two teams from each group qualifying for the final phase.

In groups featuring one of the host countries, an additional qualification spot will be awarded to another team for the continental competition's final phase.

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