Troost-Ekong Among African Legends Selected for AFCON 2027 Qualifying Draw
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has been named among the distinguished draw assistants for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifying draw ceremony.
The event, organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), will feature several iconic figures in African football, including Max-Alain Gradel, Essam El Hadary, and Trésor Mputu, who will assist in conducting the official group draw.
CAF confirmed that the ceremony will take place at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association and will be broadcast live on CAF’s digital platforms, including CAF TV and social media channels.
A total of 48 national teams, including co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, will participate in the qualification process. The teams will be divided into 12 groups, with the top two teams from each group securing qualification for the continental tournament.
The AFCON 2027 finals are scheduled to run from June 19 to July 17, 2027, marking another major edition of Africa’s biggest football competition.
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