2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification preliminary round
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 25–31 March 2026 |
| Teams | 12 (from 1 confederation) |
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The preliminary round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification tournament decided the six teams which advanced to the group stage of the qualification tournament. The preliminary round consisted of the twelve lowest-ranked teams among the 54 entrants, and was held from 25 to 31 March 2026.
The twelve teams were split into six ties which were played in home-and-away two-legged format.