CAF Unveils Official Rankings for AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

On May 18, 2026, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the official rankings for the national teams participating in the upcoming draw for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifiers, slated to take place tomorrow in Cairo, Egypt. This ranking is based on the latest standings released by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). Morocco has been placed in the top tier alongside some of the continent's most notable teams, a testament to the Atlas Lions' consistent performance and their ability to maintain a strong position within African football due to their recent results on both continental and international stages.

The first pot includes the likes of Morocco, Senegal, Nigeria, Algeria, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Tunisia, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, South Africa, and Burkina Faso. These teams have demonstrated exceptional skill and determination, setting the stage for a highly competitive qualification round.

The second tier comprises teams such as Cape Verde, Ghana, Guinea, Gabon, Uganda, Angola, Benin, Zambia, Mozambique, Madagascar, Equatorial Guinea, and Comoros. Each of these nations is eager to secure their place in the finals, making the competition even fiercer.

In the third pot, we find Kenya, Libya, Tanzania, Niger, Mauritania, Gambia, Sudan, Sierra Leone, Namibia, Togo, Malawi, and Rwanda. These teams will be looking to upset expectations and qualify for the tournament, while the fourth pot includes Zimbabwe, Guinea-Bissau, Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Liberia, Burundi, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Botswana, South Sudan, Eritrea, and Somalia.

The AFCON 2027 qualifiers promise to be a battleground of skill and strategy, as teams vie for a coveted spot in the finals, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania from June 19 to July 17, 2027. As the anticipation builds, football fans across the continent eagerly await the results of the draw and the subsequent matches that will determine which teams will make it to this prestigious tournament.

As reported by m.elbotola.com.