The official draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers has been conducted in Cairo, marking a pivotal step for Africa’s premier football nations as they prepare for the tournament. Defending champions Morocco will compete in Group A alongside Gabon, Niger, and Lesotho.
The qualification campaign is set to commence in September 2026, running through to March 2027. Teams from various African nations will vie for a coveted spot in this highly anticipated football event.
Full AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Draw
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: Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe
Group F: Burkina Faso, Benin, Mauritania, Central African Republic
Group G: Cameroon, Comoros, Namibia, Congo Brazzaville
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