Softfootball can confirm Ghana national football team have been drawn in Group C alongside Ivory Coast national football team, Gambia national football team and Somalia national football team for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The draw, held in Cairo, confirmed the Black Stars’ path to the tournament via a post o their official x handle, with qualification spots available for the top two teams in each of the 12 groups. The 2027 AFCON will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda—marking the first time the competition will be co-hosted in East Africa.
they posted:
BlackStars have been drawn in Group C of the TotalEnergies AFCON 2027 Qualifiers. 🤝🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire
🇬🇭 Ghana
🇬🇲 Gambia
🇸🇴 Somalia
The qualifying campaign will run from September 2026 to March 2027.
The announcement follows earlier confirmation from the Ghana Football Association regarding the team’s qualification roadmap, with the draw date initially scheduled for May 19, 2026.
Ghana head into the qualifiers determined to secure a return to the continental tournament after missing out on the previous edition in Morocco. Head coach Carlos Queiroz has already called for focus, discipline and sacrifice as preparations intensify ahead of both AFCON and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Qualifying Schedule:
Matchdays 1 & 2: September 21 – October 6, 2026
Matchdays 3 & 4: November 9 – 17, 2026
Matchdays 5 & 6: March 22 – 30, 2027
The group stage draw has sparked reactions among fans, with many anticipating a competitive battle, particularly against Côte d’Ivoire.
