AFCON 2027: Eritrea in Preliminary Qualifying Round Draw

Eritrea has been included in the preliminary qualifying round for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) despite being unranked by FIFA, facing Eswatini in the draw. The team had previously withdrawn from the qualifiers for the 2023 Afcon and the 2026 World Cup. Other matchups include Ethiopia against Sao Tome e Principe and Burundi versus Chad, with ties scheduled for March. The final tournament will be held in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, with dates yet to be confirmed.

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