The draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers took place on May 20, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt. The ceremony determined the groups for the 48 teams vying for a spot in the tournament, which will be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Ivory Coast, the reigning champions, were placed in what many analysts are calling a 'group of death' alongside Nigeria, Libya, and Benin. This group features several strong teams, making qualification a significant challenge for the Elephants.
In another notable matchup, Angola, now coached by former Senegal manager Aliou Cissé, will face Egypt in Group C. Other teams in that group include Cape Verde and Mauritania. Morocco, who were runners-up in the 2024 edition, were drawn into a relatively easier group.
