{
  "id": 20154231,
  "title": "FULL LIST: Teams leading AFCON 2027 qualifying groups",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/full-list-teams-leading-afcon-2027-qualifying-groups-20154231",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T10:08:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/full-list-teams-leading-afcon-2027-qualifying-groups/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying competition progresses, 48 teams are divided into 12 groups, with the top two teams from each group set to qualify for the expanded 24-team tournament. Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have already secured automatic spots as co-hosts. In Group L, Nigeria's Super Eagles are in second place with six points, trailing Guinea-Bissau's seven points. Despite a recent win over Tanzania, the Eagles must surpass Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar to secure their place in the finals.",
  "summary": "See the full list of teams leading the AFCON 2027 qualifying groups after three matches. Morocco, Ivory Coast, and Mali lead with maximum points. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-teams-leading-afcon-2027-qualifying-groups/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}