What are the AFCON 2027 qualifying rules?

The top two teams in each group qualify for the finals. In host groups D (Kenya), H (Uganda) and L (Tanzania), the hosts are already qualified — only the highest-ranked non-host advances.

When are the AFCON 2027 qualifiers played?

FIFA windows: matchdays 1–2 (21 Sep–6 Oct 2026), 3–4 (9–17 Nov 2026), and 5–6 (22–30 Mar 2027). Finals: 19 June – 17 July 2027.

Which AFCON 2027 qualifier group is Tanzania in?

Host Tanzania is in Group L with Nigeria, Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Kenya is in Group D; Uganda is in Group H.

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What is AFCON 2027? AFCON (Africa Cup of Nations) is Africa's top international football tournament; PAMOJA 2027 is co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Qualifiers: 12 groups (48 teams); hosts auto-qualify.

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What is AFCON 2027?

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (PAMOJA 2027) is co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda (19 June – 17 July 2027) — the first three-nation AFCON and East Africa’s first in 51 years. Twenty-four nations contest the finals.

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