The Confederation of African Football (Confederation of African Football) has selected Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong as part of the officials for the draw ceremony of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The draw will determine the qualification groups for the tournament, which will involve national teams across Africa competing for places in the continental competition.

Ekong’s inclusion in the ceremony highlights his status as one of the respected figures in African football, both as a player and national team leader for the Nigeria national football team.

The AFCON qualifiers are expected to begin in the coming months, with teams awaiting the official group stage matchups that will be revealed at the draw event.

CAF has increasingly involved current and former players in major football events to promote engagement and representation across the continent’s football community.

Nigeria will be among the teams watching closely as the draw shapes their path toward qualification for the 2027 tournament.

Further details about the draw schedule and participating teams are expected to be released by CAF ahead of the event.