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CAF AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Groups: Full Draw, Teams and Fixtures<\/h2>\n

CAF has officially confirmed the groups for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The draw took place on Tuesday at the Egyptian Football Association headquarters in Cairo, bringing together 48 teams across 12 groups.<\/p>\n

The 2027 tournament will make history as the first AFCON to be hosted by three nations at the same time: Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.<\/p>\n

How the Draw Worked<\/h3>\n

The 48 competing teams were split into 12 groups of four. The top two teams in each group will qualify for the finals, which are scheduled to run from 19 June to 17 July 2027.<\/p>\n

However, because Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are co-hosts, they have already secured their places at the tournament. In the groups containing those three nations, only one other team will advance.<\/p>\n

High-profile African football figures conducted the draw, including Max Gradel, William Troost-Ekong, Essam El Hadary, and Tresor Mputu.<\/p>\n

Key Groups to Watch<\/h3>\n

Group A<\/strong> sees title holders Morocco placed alongside Gabon, Niger, and Lesotho. On paper, Morocco start as strong favourites to advance.<\/p>\n

Group B<\/strong> gives Egypt a pair of away trips to Southern Africa, with Angola, Malawi, and South Sudan as their opponents.<\/p>\n

Group C<\/strong> is packed with West African talent. Cote d’Ivoire, winners of the 2023 edition, are joined by Ghana, The Gambia, and Somalia.<\/p>\n

Group D<\/strong> has an interesting storyline: Kenya coach Benni McCarthy will face South Africa, the country where he holds the all-time international scoring record with 31 goals. Guinea and Eritrea complete the group.<\/p>\n

Group E<\/strong> features DR Congo against Equatorial Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n

Group F<\/strong> could produce a close race, with Burkina Faso, Benin, Mauritania, and the Central African Republic all capable of making things difficult for each other.<\/p>\n

Group G<\/strong> has Cameroon looking to bounce back after missing the 2026 World Cup. They face Comoros, Namibia, and Congo.<\/p>\n

Group H<\/strong> places Uganda alongside Tunisia, Libya, and Botswana.<\/p>\n

Group I<\/strong> brings together Algeria, Zambia, Togo, and Burundi.<\/p>\n

Group J<\/strong> has Senegal in a pool with Mozambique, Sudan, and Ethiopia.<\/p>\n

Group K<\/strong> features Mali, Cape Verde, Rwanda, and Liberia.<\/p>\n

Group L<\/strong> sees Nigeria joined by Madagascar, Tanzania, and Guinea-Bissau.<\/p>\n

Full AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Group Draw<\/h3>\n