Tanzania — AFCON 2027
Tanzania go into the AFCON 2027 qualifiers ranked 112 in the world and drawn in Group L.
FIFA ranking as of July 20, 2026.
Tanzania are already at the finals: as a co-host they qualify automatically, so these matches decide nothing for them.
Group L and how it looks
Tanzania sit 86 places below Nigeria in the ranking.
Nigeria is the only side here ranked inside the world top 70, and the gap to Madagascar is 78 places. On the draw alone this is a favourite and a field.
| Group L | FIFA ranking | Head coach |
|---|---|---|
| #26 | Éric Chelle | |
| #104 | Corentin Martins | |
 Tanzania
Host nation |
#112 | Miguel Ángel Gamondi |
| #132 | Emiliano Té |
Head coach
Tanzania are coached by Miguel Ángel Gamondi.
Record at the Africa Cup of Nations
The continental title has so far eluded Tanzania.
Qualifying fixtures
| Matchday | Matches | Match window | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 21 – October 6, 2026 | to be confirmed | |
| 2 | September 21 – October 6, 2026 | to be confirmed | |
| 3 | November 9 – November 17, 2026 | to be confirmed | |
| 4 | November 9 – November 17, 2026 | to be confirmed | |
| 5 | March 22 – March 30, 2027 | to be confirmed | |
| 6 | March 22 – March 30, 2027 | to be confirmed |
CAF has published the pairings and the international windows, but not the individual kick-off dates and times. Those are shown as to be confirmed rather than guessed.
Watching Tanzania at home
Broadcast listings for this country, including which edition each channel actually holds rights to, are on the dedicated page.
Common questions
- Who does Tanzania play in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers?
- Group L, against Nigeria (#26), Madagascar (#104), Guinea-Bissau (#132). Six matches in total, three at home and three away, spread across three international windows: September 21 – October 6, 2026, November 9 – November 17, 2026 and March 22 – March 30, 2027. CAF has published the pairings and the windows, but neither the individual dates nor the kick-off times.
- Has Tanzania already qualified for AFCON 2027?
- Yes, as a co-host: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania are through automatically. The six group matches are still played, but nothing rides on them for Tanzania. What remains open is the fate of the other three sides in Group L: since the expansion to 28 teams, CAF has not said how many of them advance.
- Why does the ranking shown here not match the draw pots?
- The draw on May 19, 2026 used the FIFA ranking as it stood in April 2026. The figures on this page come from the list published on July 20, 2026, and teams have moved between those two dates. Tanzania currently sits at #112. The next FIFA update is due on October 7, 2026, during the first qualifying window.
- Where can I watch Tanzania?
- Confirmed for 2027: TBC. Free to air: TBC. Rights for 2027 remain largely unsold, and the lists circulating elsewhere describe the 2025 tournament in Morocco rather than this one.