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00:00Live to Tahle Energy's Africa Cup of Nations.
00:05We're up to take advantage, Tahle in.
00:07Oh, that is sensational!
00:10That is glorious!
00:12It's Tahle Romane with a touch of fortune.
00:22Here is Mahrez.
00:23Mahrez to make it to.
00:27Oh, Porto with a save.
00:30Finds eternity for the Rocco.
00:32No center! No center!
00:35No center!
00:35No center gets his 10th after goal!
00:39Papage!
00:46Oh, that is sensational!
00:50Oh, look at that Rocco!
00:53What a rocket!
01:02And a slip set, and a jive scores!
01:09Oh, the goal again!
01:11What an early glory!
01:13A man!
01:14What a goal!
01:17Shot on goal, that's a good save.
01:21What a goal!
01:24What a goal!
01:32Africa, Africa, Africa.
01:35What a time to be alive, what a place to call home, and what a moment to take for African
01:42football, which is shining brighter than ever imagined.
01:46Distinguished guests, ah, CAF leadership, representatives of our member associations, partners, and of course, football fans from across Africa and
01:56indeed across the entire world.
01:59Good afternoon and welcome to Cairo, Egypt, the home of African football.
02:05Now, on behalf of the Confederation of African football, it is my admittedly absolute pleasure to welcome you to the
02:15official draw of the Total Energies CAF Africa Cup of Nations.
02:18It is the Pamoja 2027 qualifiers.
02:24Today?
02:25Well, today, take a deep breath because it marks a key milestone as we begin the journey towards a historic
02:32addition of AFCON.
02:34It will be hosted across three countries, Kenya, my home, Mambo Vipi wa Kenya, Inakuja Nyumbani, Tanzania, part of my
02:44home, from my mother's side, by the way, Shikamo Akubuangu, Tanzania, Hamyambo Adoguangu, and of course, Uganda, the pearl of
02:52Africa, under one powerful, powerful spirit, Pamoja.
02:59That is together as one.
03:02Now, under the leadership of the CAF president, Dr. Patrice Motsete, African football, you cannot deny, has entered a brand
03:12new era, an era of growth and of global visibility.
03:18In fact, in recent years, the Africa Cup of Nations has reached unprecedented heights.
03:24All right?
03:25Take a listen.
03:27Nearly 2 billion viewers following the AFCON back in 2023.
03:32Topped that came 2025, where we saw the recent addition in Morocco generating over 2.5 billion TV viewers and
03:446.2 billion digital interactions globally.
03:48That's not just about Africa.
03:50It's about the world.
03:52In fact, broadcast coverage now reaches over 180 countries around the entire world.
04:00Unbelievable.
04:01That means from stadiums across Africa to the screens around the world, AFCON continues and has continued and will continue
04:12to unite not only a continent, but millions across the global African diaspora.
04:21What is AFCON?
04:22What is AFCON?
04:22How is AFCON?
04:23I'll tell you what it is.
04:24It's an event, a spirit built on legacy of the icons who have shaped its history and inspired generations.
04:33In fact, today, we are honored to be joined by some of Africa's finest, finest footballers, football legends, so to
04:43speak.
04:43So, ladies and gentlemen, now it is time to welcome the stars who will be assisting us in this draw.
04:51And we will start off with the team that has finally brought attention back to itself around the world, qualifying
04:58after more than five decades to the World Cup.
05:02But they will be looking to this from the DR Congo, one of the most technically gifted players of his
05:08generation, a half Champions League winner with ever distressful to face, TP Mazembe.
05:14And a central figure when it comes to DR Congo's success in Chan back in 2009.
05:19He's known for his vision. He's known for his creativity. He's also known for his influence in continental competitions.
05:27An iconic playmaker who helped shape the identity of Congolese football.
05:32Please, Africa, help me in welcoming the one and only, Tresor Mputu!
05:44What a legend!
05:50That is, Tresor Mputu!
05:55You know we're hosting this from the land of the pharaohs, from the kings themselves, including when it comes to
06:03the Afghan.
06:04And so from Egypt, a true legend of the game, a four-time Africa Cup of Nations champion, did it
06:09in 1998, did it in 2006, did it again two years later in 2008.
06:14As if that wasn't enough, he said, I will do it one more time in 2010.
06:19He is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in African history.
06:25He holds the record as the oldest player ever to feature at the FIFA World Cup, appearing in 2018 at
06:32the age of 45.
06:34I personally believe he could still be playing if he wanted to, but he doesn't.
06:38He remains a symbol of excellence and longevity at the highest level of world football.
06:44My father called him the safest pair of hands.
06:47Africa agreed in 2006, in 2008, and 2010, giving him the best goalkeeper of the tournament when he came to
06:55Afghan.
06:56And he will be walking onto this stage.
06:58Africa, your legend, Esam El Haddiri!
07:13Oh, man, my father is envious right now.
07:16He loved this man, and I've just shaken his hands, so I might not be watching until I get home
07:20to shake my father's hand.
07:22Meanwhile, our attention turns from the legend of Egypt to a legend from CĂ´te d'Ivoire, an African winner in
07:282015 and 2023.
07:31He has been absolutely consistent in terms of presence for the Elephants across multiple international campaigns.
07:40With over a decade of experience at the highest level in European football, particularly in France and England,
07:47he's built a reputation, hasn't he?
07:50What kind? Professionalism, leadership, longevity.
07:54He is a player who has contributed both on and off the pitch in one of Africa's most competitive national
08:00teams.
08:01An honor for us to welcome the one and only Max Gradel.
08:15As it comes up, I was having lunch with him, and the message from Ivorians was very simple.
08:21In fact, it was simply…
08:23No, they're just saying that I should ask the legend here.
08:28Every time they play against Avricos, they always beat us.
08:30So, as he's here in front of me, I will ask him a favor.
08:34Next time we play Egypt, please let us win.
08:38Well, we'll see how that draw takes it, and we'll be doing that in just a moment.
08:44But we cannot do that without introducing the final legend for the day from Nigeria, a key leader of the
08:51Super Eagles
08:52and one of Africa's most reliable defenders on the trophy.
08:56Unfortunately, yes.
08:57And I'm putting your hands on it.
08:58Unfortunately, yes.
08:59Hopefully, it'll be a different story for Nigeria, but qualification starts.
09:03Gentlemen, thank you very much for joining us, and welcome to Cairo.
09:07And we thank you for not only giving your heart, soul, sweat, and blood on the pitch,
09:13but doing it even one more time when called upon by the continent right here today to be part of
09:18this important moment.
09:19Now, before we move to the main business of the day, we would like to extend our absolute and deep,
09:26heartfelt thanks to our sponsors and partners.
09:29Oh, boy.
09:30Total Energies AFCON 2027, or you could visit our website, CAFOnline.com.
09:38But enough of the waiting.
09:40Talk is talk, and talk is cheap.
09:42Let's see if we can walk that walk.
09:44Begins right now.
09:45It's time for the draw itself.
09:47And in order to conduct this very important part, please join me in welcoming the CAF Head of Competitions, Khaled
09:54Nassar.
09:59Asante Sana.
10:01Haribo.
10:03Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.
10:06It's a great pleasure for me to be here on the occasion of the drawing of lots of the qualifiers
10:12of the Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations, Pamoja 2027.
10:38It's now the moment we are waiting for, the drawing of lots.
10:42But before we start the draw, please, let's watch together.
10:45A video explaining the draw procedures.
10:48Welcome to the Total Energies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers draw.
10:54Before we begin, let's walk you through everything you need to know about how this draw works.
11:0048 teams have qualified for the second round of the Total Energies AFCON 2027 qualifiers.
11:07These 48 teams will be drawn into 12 groups of four teams each, with each group containing one team from
11:15every pot.
11:15The first and second place teams in each group will qualify for the final tournament of the Total Energies AFCON
11:232027.
11:24In the groups containing a host association, the host is automatically qualified for the final tournament.
11:31If the host finishes first, the runner-up will qualify alongside them.
11:35If the host finishes second, third, or fourth, only the group winner will qualify with the host.
11:42To ensure a balanced and fair draw, the 48 teams are ranked across four pots of 12 teams each, based
11:50on their FIFA rankings.
11:52From each pot, 12 balls are drawn one by one.
11:55The draw will begin with pot four.
11:58The first ball drawn from pot four goes to position A4.
12:02The second goes to position B4, and so on, all the way through to position L4.
12:08The same process is then conducted for pot three, filling positions A3 through L3.
12:15Then pot two, filling positions A2 through L2.
12:19And finally, pot one, filling positions A1 through L1.
12:24There is one important draw constraint to keep in mind.
12:27The three co-host associations cannot be placed within the same group.
12:33Following the draw for pot three, Tanzania and Kenya will be assigned to separate groups.
12:38During the draw of pot two, if Uganda is selected for a group that already includes Kenya or Tanzania, it
12:46will instead be placed in the subsequent group.
12:48If Uganda remains unassigned until the final group, and either Kenya or Tanzania has already been allocated to that group,
12:57Uganda will be designated to the preceding group.
12:59And that's everything you need to know before we begin.
13:03Now, let's start the draw.
13:08So, as mentioned in the video, we are going now to start the draw.
13:12The draw will distribute the 48 qualified teams into 12 groups of four teams each.
13:18In every group, two teams will qualify, the first and the run-up of the group.
13:22But for the groups of the co-host, it will be one team in addition to the co-host.
13:28The teams are distributed into four different levels according to the latest FIFA ranking.
13:33We are going now to start with pot four, the teams of level four.
13:38So, let's watch together a video introducing the teams of level four.
13:43game and game.
13:47Game and game block 5.
13:49Game and game.
13:50Go, go.
13:51Goodção!
13:52Good luck delivery, and there is the goal.
13:54The goal delivers the cross and there's the opening goal.
13:57Now together.
13:59N2, wow.
14:00많은roid!
14:00And doubles the lead.
14:02Moving towards goal, the equaliser hahahahah, the kill-a-a-gisr, as edited,
14:08for Rundi's league.
14:10Round the keeper, and what a moment for the visitors.
14:15That is Otibain with an effort.
14:18Missed by the defence, and there's the opener for Botswana.
14:23Oh, what a strike!
14:26Well, you will not see a better strike than that.
14:31There's an equaliser from absolutely nowhere.
14:42So now, it's time to start.
14:47We're going to start with our first legend, Trésor Mbutu.
14:51Mbutu, Mbutu, are you ready to strike?
14:55Yeah, it's okay.
14:57Okay, this is me trying to speak Lingala, but let me switch to French.
15:01Much easier for me.
15:02We're going to start with the Pau 4.
15:05We're going to strike one team by one team.
15:08The first team will strike to A4.
15:11Then the second team will strike to B4.
15:13And the second team will strike to B4.
15:17We're going to B4.
15:17We're going to select the 12 teams.
15:19So let's pass.
15:29The first team will strike to A4.
15:32Lesotho.
15:34Lesotho.
15:35Lesotho trying to qualify for the first time for the Africa Cup of Nations.
15:40And they will be in Group A in position A4.
15:45Le 2- mehr team, s'il vous plaît.
15:57Sit Sudan.
16:00South Sudan.
16:01South Sudan is also trying to qualify for the first time for the Africa Cup of Nations and
16:06they will be in position B4.
16:08B4.
16:12Equipe suivante.
16:16Position C4.
16:22Somalia looking for its first qualification as well.
16:26And they will be in Group C in position C4.
16:41Eritrea.
16:42Eritrea, first time to qualify to the group stage of the qualifiers.
16:46They will be in position D4.
17:02Zimbabwe.
17:05Zimbabwe qualified six times to the Africa Cup of Nations and they will be in position E4.
17:25Santa Frick.
17:26Central African Republic looking for its first qualification.
17:30They will be in position F4.
17:33Brasal.
17:33A six times a quarter.
17:38It is the suit for the country.
17:44Congo.
17:46Comoros.
17:47Comoros reached the round of 16.
17:50Congo.
17:52Congo.
17:53Sorry.
17:54Congo Vazavil.
17:56Former Champion of the Africa Cup of Nations and they will be in Group G position G4.
18:13Botswana looking for the third appearance in the Africa Cup of Nations and they will
18:18be in group H in position H4. Burundi. Burundi, first appearance of Burundi was in 2019 and they
18:38will be in I4. H-O-P. Ethiopia winners of the third edition of the Africa Cup of Nations
18:59will be in J4. Liberia. Liberia trying to qualify after two decades, they will be in K4.
19:31Guinea-Bissau. And the last team in Port 4, Guinea-Bissau, looking for the fifth qualification
19:38to the Africa Cup of Nations, they will be in L4. Merci beaucoup, Trésor. Merci.
19:45Maintenant, on va passer au niveau suivant. So, ladies and gentlemen, we will move now to
19:51the teams of Level 3. Join me for a video presenting the teams.
19:59Changes in the back of the net. And they've done it. Can you have equalised?
20:04They've gone into the penalty area here. And Liberia have scored.
20:09The Imperium, and that's a super strike for Faye Tocco.
20:13What a goal that is.
20:17Oh, it's an amazing goal. Good Lord.
20:21He's back. He's back. The scale. The panache.
20:25Adela gets the shot in. Oh, what a goal.
20:28Also, picked up on the edge of the area. Then he comes the shot.
20:32The cross. He can.
20:35Oh, that's an absolutely squinting goal.
20:39And it could be a third goal. It is a third goal for Malawi.
20:44Manishif went into a very good area.
20:58Manishif went into a terceiroека.
21:03We'll start with the teams of group 2.
21:11We'll begin with a third goal.
21:15We will use the same process to select the team of these groups.
21:23And Niger. Niger qualified twice in two consecutive editions of 2012 and 2013.
21:31They will be in Group A in position A3.
21:49Malawi. Malawi is choosing the fourth qualifications to the Africa Cup of Nations and they will be in B3.
22:11Gambia.
22:12The Gambia. Gambia qualified to the quarter final in 2021 and they will be in C3.
22:32Kenya. Kenya, one of the three co-host countries and they appealed seven times in the Africa Cup of Nations.
22:40They will be in position D3.
22:54Sierra Leone.
22:55Sierra Leone looking for the fourth appearance in the Africa Cup of Nations.
23:00They will compete in Group E in position E3.
23:14Mauritania.
23:15Mauritania.
23:16Mauritania qualified to the round of 16 in 2023
23:20and they are coming back to the Africa Cup of Nations in Group F, position F3.
23:36Namibia.
23:38Namibia.
23:39Namibia also qualified to the round of 16 in 2023 and they will be in position G3.
23:49Namibia.
23:55Namibia.
23:55Namibia.
23:57Namibia.
23:58Namibia.
23:58Namibia.
24:01Namibia.
24:01Namibia.
24:01Namibia.
24:03Namibia.
24:04Namibia.
24:05Namibia.
24:05Namibia.
24:05Namibia.
24:18Namibia.
24:36Sudan, former champion of the Africa Cup of Nations, will be in J-3.
24:53Rwanda. Rwanda qualified in 2004, and they will be in Group K in position K-3.
25:00And finally, to confirm the remaining team.
25:13Tanzania, Tanzania, one of the three co-host countries, and they reached the round of 16
25:17in the last edition, and they will be in Group L in position L-3.
25:23Shukra Kapten Ossam.
25:25Now we move to the next level, Level 2.
25:28Let's have a look at the teams of Level 2.
25:59Swap in, and into the back of the net.
26:02Just here, late on, and it's brilliantly converted.
26:07Ball coming across, it's a head down, it's a goal number three.
26:11Over the top, and the run on, and that's gonna stand.
26:16Oh, look at that, look at this, what a rocket.
26:32Now, before we draw the teams of Level 2, I want to remind everyone that we have one
26:38draw constraint.
26:39We cannot have two co-host countries in the same group.
26:43And we already draw Kenya in Group D, and Tanzania in Group L.
26:47So in case Uganda is drawn to Group D, it will go automatically to the subsequent group.
26:53In case Uganda is not drawn until the last group, it will be automatically in the Group K.
26:59Okay, now we'll start, and we'll see where Uganda will go.
27:03Max Waddell, are you ready?
27:05Yes, ready.
27:06Okay.
27:07The first team TV will go to the position A2, and then B2, C2, and so on.
27:20The Gabon.
27:22The Gabon is looking for the tenth participation in the Africa Cup of Nations,
27:27and they will be in Group A in position A2.
27:33The next team will be in position B2.
27:46Angola.
27:48Angola.
27:49Quarter finalists in 2010, where they played at home, they will be in position B2.
27:59The next team will be in position C2.
28:03The next team will be in position C2.
28:13The next team will be in position C2.
28:15Ghana, former champion of the Africa Cup of Nations, will be in position C2.
28:37Guine.
28:39Guine.
28:40Guine Vannesap in 1976 will be in position D2.
29:01Guine Equatorial.
29:03Guine Equatorial post-list in 2015 will be in position E2.
29:26Guine Equatorial post-list in 2019 will be in F2.
29:32Guine Equatorial post-list in 2015 will be in G2.
30:00Guine Equatorial post-list in 2015 will be in F2.
30:13Uganda.
30:14Uganda, one of the three co-host countries.
30:18And the runner-up in 1978 will be in Group H in position H2.
30:38Zambia, former champion of the Africa Cup of Nations, will be in I2.
30:57Zambia.
30:59Zambia.
30:59Zambia.
31:01Zambia.
31:05Zambia.
31:06Zambia.
31:06Zambia.
31:06Zambia.
31:07Zambia.
31:08Zambia.
31:09Zambia.
31:09Zambia.
31:11Zambia.
31:12Zambia.
31:12Zambia.
31:13Zambia.
31:21Zambia.
31:23Zambia.
31:26Zambia.
31:27will be in K in position K2 Madagascar and finally Madagascar quarter
31:43finalist in 2019 will be in group L in position L2
31:50Merci beaucoup Max
31:52Welcome I have one thing to say maybe if it's possible
31:56Yes, I wish that we can put Avricos in the same group with Guine Equatorial please
32:14South Africa
32:15Bafana Bafana looking for the second title and they will be with Guinea, Kenya and Eritrea
32:34Congo DR DR Congo Lelyopard qualified 21 times in the Africa Cup of Nations they will be with Equatorial Guinea,
32:44Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe
32:58Burkina Faso
33:00Les Etalons runners up in 2013 they will be with Benin, Mauritania and Central African Republic in Group F
33:22Cameroon
33:22Le Lyon and Entable the second most crowned team in the Africa Cup of Nations will be with Comoros, Namibia
33:29and Congo in Group G
33:45Tunisia
33:46Tunisia
33:46Les Eglas de Carthage looking for the second title they will play the qualifiers with Uganda, Libya, Botswana in Group
33:54H
34:08Tunisia
34:11Algeria
34:11Le FNAC among the top five African ranked teams in the FIFA ranking they will be in Group I with
34:19Zambia, Togo and Burundi
34:35Senegal
34:37Senegal
34:37Senegal Le Lyon de Teranga
34:38One of the top giants in the African football will be in Group J with Mozambique, Sudan and Ethiopia
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35:00Mali
35:01Les Este J vez Mali runs in 1972 they will be in Group K with KBini, Rwanda and Liberia
35:10In the final we are with Zambiaod
35:15you kept it till the end
35:19Nigeria
35:20the Super Eagles
35:22among the top 5
35:24most crowned teams in the Africa Cup of Nations
35:27would be in Group L with Madagascar
35:29Tanzania and Guinea Bissau
35:31thank you everyone
35:32this concludes our draw
35:34back to you Chico
35:37thank you
35:39Khalid
35:42it's done and dusted isn't it boys
35:44it's done and dusted and an opportunity
35:46now for us to look at those
35:49groups and get some thoughts
35:51from you, start off
35:52at the far end, Mputu
35:55groups tumejua
35:58teams tunafahamu
35:59team yako iku hapa
36:01ni wapi unangalia, unafikiria
36:02na hapa, kidogo itakua kazi
36:06group si
36:08lawe akko d'Ivoire, Ghana
36:11now is that not
36:13one of the groups of, if not
36:14the group of death
36:16well according to Mputu
36:17Kodivor, Ghana, the Gambia
36:19and Somalia will be quite the group
36:21to watch
36:23alhadri
36:25which group, which team
36:30I think all the teams are balanced
36:35but my colleague is right
36:37group si is the most difficult
36:39because Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire
36:41are very tough teams
36:43and the team where we have Egypt
36:45as well
36:47I hope
36:48as usual
36:49that we are going to be the first of our group
36:50if you didn't notice
36:52when the group for Egypt was chosen
36:56there was a look on his face
36:57that made me say pay attention to this group
37:00that reaction was priceless
37:03there was no reaction from you, Gradel
37:06absolutely zero reaction
37:08just a prayer for Equatorial Guinea
37:10instead you got Ghana
37:13I have one question
37:14why always ask
37:15because this group is a difficult group
37:17you know
37:18but
37:19we are used to it
37:20so
37:21I believe that we do everything
37:22that we can to qualify
37:24so
37:25we are every course
37:26and then
37:27I believe in the team
37:28so there's no problem
37:29but
37:30this group is still a difficult one
37:32it will be a difficult world
37:34and one that we will have to look out for
37:38Now to you Ekong
37:40just out of curiosity
37:42what does it take
37:43for a team to play away from home?
37:46Yes, thank you
37:47I think
37:48it's an amazing draw
37:50we saved the best for last
37:52with the ball
37:53but I think playing these games away
37:55is always very difficult
37:56we've all experienced here
37:59the qualification
38:00and the road that's needed
38:01to go to the tournament
38:02playing away from home
38:04new conditions
38:05different pitches
38:07always a hostile environment
38:08and as it should be
38:10as you're playing away
38:11and it's always very very difficult
38:13so I think it's important
38:14to have consistency throughout
38:15and the teams that find a way
38:17to win those games
38:18on the road to the tournament
38:20will be the teams
38:21that will be successful
38:22and be able to qualify
38:23so
38:23tough groups ahead
38:25but also very very exciting
38:27and I can't wait for the tournament
38:29Neither can we
38:30and I want to
38:31extend my absolute gratitude
38:33to the legends here
38:34from
38:35Trazol, Mbutu
38:36who was a leading light
38:37for the DRC
38:39from the legend himself
38:40no need for an introduction
38:41the safest pair of hands
38:43Africa has ever seen
38:44Assam El Hadri
38:45and of course
38:46Max Gradel
38:47a man who's always been
38:49on a mission
38:50alongside his
38:51Ivorian teammates
38:52success galore
38:53and from a defender
38:55who knew
38:55not only how to lead
38:57the back line
38:57but to score goals
38:58the best defending
39:00scorer
39:01in Africa
39:02taking that title
39:03away from the late
39:04Stephen Keshi
39:05who had four
39:05and of course
39:06Libya's very own
39:08Al-Bashari
39:09who had four
39:10back in the 80s
39:11this man has five
39:12and these gentlemen
39:14have led us
39:14to the draw
39:15and ladies and gentlemen
39:17that brings us
39:18to the end
39:18of the official draw
39:19for the Total Energy's
39:21CAF
39:21AFCON
39:22Pamoja
39:232027 qualifiers
39:24the journey
39:25now begins
39:26across the continent
39:27as 48 nations
39:29compete for 24 places
39:30in the final tournament
39:32we thank our legends
39:34oh we thank our teams
39:36and wish them all the best
39:37and we absolutely
39:38thank the fans
39:39across the world
39:40and indeed Africa
39:41and we ask you
39:43to remember
39:44AFCON
39:45is not just a tournament
39:46it's where Africa
39:48meets the world
39:50where nations
39:51unite
39:52and where the diaspora
39:54reconnects
39:56so how about you
39:57reconnect with us
39:58as Africa
39:59from Cairo to Nairobi
40:01Dar es Salaam
40:01all the way through
40:02to Kampala
40:03and across every
40:04single corner
40:05of this globe
40:07we call home
40:08Africa
40:09is together
40:11Africa
40:12to Kopa Moja
40:13Asante Nisana
40:14to the 45 teams
40:16competing
40:17all the best
40:18to the three host nations
40:19Africa is coming
40:20you better be ready
40:22Koheria Konana
40:42I'm not happy
40:47yes
40:49yes
40:49no
40:49no
40:51I
40:52no
40:56yes
40:57no
41:04no
41:05no
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