Tanzania, May 19 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania's Taifa Stars have been handed a tough route to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA 2027 qualifiers after being drawn in Group L alongside Nigeria, Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, setting up a challenging campaign for the East African nation as they target a place in the continental finals co-hosted by Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.

Nigeria national football team remain among Africa's most successful sides, bringing multiple AFCON titles and World Cup experience, and are widely seen as favourites to top the group.

Their depth, physicality and tournament pedigree present a major test for Taifa Stars, who will need strong performances both home and away to stay competitive in t...