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AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Teams, top players, schedule, format, matches

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, with 24 qualification spots up for grabs.

Key facts

  • The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, with 24 qualification spots up for grabs.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:29:21 UTC.

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