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  "id": 3322704,
  "title": "FULL LIST: CAF unveils draw for 2027 U-23 AFCON qualifiers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/full-list-caf-unveils-draw-for-2027-u-23-afcon-qualifiers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T18:24:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/full-list-caf-unveils-draw-for-2027-u-23-afcon-qualifiers/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the draw for the 2027 U-23 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The first round features 14 two-legged ties, with matches scheduled for September 28 and October 6, 2026. The winners will advance to the second round, which will take place on November 9 and 17, 2026. A total of 42 nations are competing for the seven remaining spots at the 2027 finals in Egypt, which will also serve as a pathway to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Egypt has already qualified automatically as the host nation.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "FULL LIST: CAF unveils draw for 2027 U-23 AFCON qualifiers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/full-list-caf-unveils-draw-for-2027-u-23-afcon-qualifiers-3323423",
        "published": "2026-08-25T18:28:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "2026 PFA Awards: EPL, Championship Team of the Year confirmed [Full list]",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/2026-pfa-awards-epl-championship-team-of-the-year-confirmed-full-list",
        "published": "2026-08-25T20:41:45.000Z"
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  "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."
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