Ethiopia begin preparations for 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign

Ethiopia have begun preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers as the Walias set their sights on securing a place at the continental tournament.

The Ethiopian national team has started its build-up for the qualifying campaign, with the country’s football authorities and technical team turning their attention to what promises to be a crucial period for the Walias.

Ethiopia are targeting qualification for the 2027 AFCON, which Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda will jointly host.

The tournament will mark another opportunity for Ethiopia to return to the biggest stage in African football, with the national team determined to make the most of the qualifying campaign.

Preparations have begun well ahead of the qualifiers as the Walias look to build a competitive squad capable of challenging for a place in the finals.

The Ethiopian set-up is expected to use the preparation period to assess players, strengthen the team and establish the tactical approach needed for the qualifying matches.

The campaign represents an important challenge for Ethiopian football, with qualification likely to require consistency throughout the group stage.

With the tournament scheduled to take place in East Africa, Ethiopia will also hope that the regional setting can provide additional motivation as they pursue their qualification ambitions.

For the Walias, the message is clear: the journey to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations has already begun. They will come up against Senegal, Sudan and Mozambique in Group J.