Caf reveals 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying draw format

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the format for the draw of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, which will be held tomorrow in Rabat.

CAF confirmed that the draw will involve the teams divided into four pots, based on the latest FIFA ranking.

According to the announced system, the teams will be drawn into 12 groups, with each group made up of four teams.

CAF also clarified that the qualifiers will be played in a home-and-away league format, with each team facing the others in its group.

At the end of the group stage, the top two teams in each group will qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

The tournament itself is scheduled to be staged in 2027, with CAF set to confirm the remaining details of the schedule after the completion of the draw in Rabat.

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