The African Football Confederation (CAF) is diligently preparing for the future of football on the continent by releasing the projected schedule for the prestigious African football event. Various nations are now setting their strategies to approach this significant occasion in optimal tactical and physical conditions.
In order to escape the qualifying rounds and secure the coveted ticket, teams will need to navigate a demanding path. This program is structured around a crucial preliminary round, followed by a group stage scheduled for autumn 2027, leading up to the climax of the tournament anticipated the following year.
The complete framework of this qualifying campaign and the final tournament is outlined according to the following key phases:
Preliminary Round: June 7–15, 2027 (involvement of the 12 highest-ranked national teams through home-and-away matches).
Group Stage Qualifiers (48 teams participating):
Four Matches: September 20 – October 5, 2027.
Two Matches: November 8–16, 2027.
Final Phase of the CAN 2028: June 7 – July 10, 2028.
