The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. This marks the first time the tournament has had three hosts.
Nigeria will soon discover their path to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations as the Confederation of African Football has confirmed May 19, 2026, as the date for the qualifiers draw.
The qualification road map for AFCON 2027 has been released with matches beginning in September 2026. A total of 48 nations will compete for a place at the tournament.
Key facts about AFCON 2027:
- Qualification matches will start in September 2026 and conclude in March 2027.
- Teams will be divided into 12 groups of four, with the top two from each group qualifying for the finals.
- The AFCON finals are scheduled from June 19 to July 17, 2027.
The first group matches will be played on September 21, 2026. Ghana will participate in the qualifiers after missing the previous edition in 2023. Ghana remains four-time African champions, with their last triumph in 1982.
This tournament is significant not just for its historic hosting arrangement but also for its potential impact on other football tournaments across Africa.