Cup of Nations Qualifiers to Kick Off as Decision on Last Winners Awaited
Forty-eight teams begin a six-round campaign for 24 finals places, while Senegal’s appeal over the previous title is set for a CAS hearing on Oct. 8.
- On Thursday, the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign began as 48 countries divided into 12 groups started their six-round quest for a spot in the finals.
- The Confederation stripped Senegal of the previous title following a 14-minute protest, awarding it to Morocco, but Senegal appealed the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport for an October 8 hearing.
- Tunisia coach Moin Chaabani debuts against Uganda on Thursday aiming for a record 18th successive finals appearance, while Patrick Vieira leads Senegal against Mozambique in Maputo following a disappointing World Cup.
- A heavyweight derby between Ivory Coast and Ghana headlines Thursday's Group C action, while South Africa faces Guinea in Johannesburg on Saturday in a vital early clash for both countries.
- Co-Hosts Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda are competing in the qualifiers while Lesotho plays home games at a neutral venue, one of 12 nations lacking a stadium deemed adequate by the Confederation.
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Cup of Nations qualifiers to kick off as decision on last winners awaited
A new cycle of Africa Cup of Nations competition gets under way in earnest on Thursday as group qualifiers for the 2027 finals kick off, with the winners of the last edition still in dispute.
AFCON qualifiers to kick-off as decision on last winners awaited
A new cycle of Africa Cup of Nations competition gets under way in earnest today as group qualifiers for the 2027 finals kick off, with the winners of the last edition still in dispute. A total of 48 countries are divided into 12 groups and begin a six-round qualifying process running to March next year, …
The qualifying for the 2027 African Cup of Nations (CAN) will start on Thursday with the first group phase matches, putting 48 African selections in search of a place for the final phase, scheduled for 19 June to 17 July 2027 in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. A total of 24 matches will be played from 24 to 26 September as part of the first playoff day, before the second day scheduled until 6 October. Several posters will receive special attention f…
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