Super Eagles to discover opponents May 19

Author: Mike OyebolaPublished on: May 3, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Super Eagles to discover opponents May 19

Nigeria's Super Eagles will know their group foes in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, May 19. CAF announced that 48 countries, including co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, will participate in the qualifiers, which will be drawn into 12 groups of four teams each. The top two teams in each group will qualify for the final tournament, with the opening match scheduled for June 19, 2027.

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