AFCON 2027: 21 spots up for grabs, 3 countries already qualified — all you need to know

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The race for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, has officially begun, with 48 countries battling for 21 available places at the tournament in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The post AFCON 2027: 21 spots up for grabs, 3 countries already qualified — all you need to know appeared first on Vanguard…

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