New coaches take helm as Afcon 2027 qualifiers begin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The qualification campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off with 48 teams competing in two rounds of matches, starting Thursday. Many notable coaching changes have occurred since the last tournament, including Herve Renard's return to Ivory Coast and Patrick Vieira's first international role with Senegal. Matches this month will be crucial as the top two teams from nine of the 12 groups secure spots for the finals in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The competition will also include further fixtures in November and March to finalize group standings.
- •48 teams are competing for Afcon 2027 qualification starting September 28.
- •Herve Renard returns to Ivory Coast, Patrick Vieira takes charge of Senegal.
- •Senegal plays away matches against Mozambique and Ethiopia.
- •Coaching changes include significant hires for South Africa and Tunisia.
- •Top two teams in nine groups advance to the finals.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Spotlight on new coaches as road to Afcon 2027 begins
- 3:30 PMBBC Sport — Spotlight on new coaches as road to Afcon 2027 begins
"Patrick Vieira and Herve Renard are among the high-profile managerial arrivals as the qualification campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations gets under way.
"Patrick Vieira and Herve Renard are among the high-profile managerial arrivals as the qualification campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations gets under way.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 3:30 PMSpotlight on new coaches as road to Afcon 2027 begins
Patrick Vieira and Herve Renard are among the high-profile managerial arrivals as the qualification campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations gets under way.
- BBC SportSep 23, 2026, 3:30 PMSpotlight on new coaches as road to Afcon 2027 begins
Patrick Vieira and Herve Renard are among the high-profile managerial arrivals as the qualification campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations gets under way.
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