AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Could Produce First Teams to Secure Finals Places
Morocco, DR Congo and Côte d’Ivoire could secure early AFCON 2027 qualification as Ghana, Nigeria and Cape Verde battle to revive their campaigns.
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AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Could Produce First Teams to Secure Finals Places DR Congo, Côte d’Ivoire and Morocco are among the early frontrunners who could book their places at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, while Ghana and Nigeria face important tests in November’s qualifying matches. The race to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is approaching a decisive stage, with the upcoming matches potentially producing the first national teams to secure places at next year's tournament. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), Côte d’Ivoire and Morocco are in a strong position after winning their opening two matches. All three could confirm their qualification for the 24-team competition by winning their respective double-headers during the November international window. The third and fourth rounds of qualifying matches will take place between November 12 and 17, 2026, with several groups entering a crucial period in the race to reach the finals. Three Nations Close to Early Qualification Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire and DR Congo have emerged as early co…
