FIFA has released the pots for the African draws ahead of the qualification series for the 2026 World Cup, which Canada, Mexico, and the United States will co-host.
Senegal, Tunisia, Morocco, Cameroon, Algeria, Egypt, and Mali are all in Pot 1.
The Super Eagles were seeded first for the World Cup qualifying tournament after being ranked sixth in Africa and 39th overall in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday.
The group selection will take place on July 12, 2023.
The countries will be divided into nine groups of six teams each, with the group winners advancing to the tournament.
The four best second-place teams will compete in a mini-tournament, with the winner qualifying for an intercontinental play-off.
The Eagles will be hoping to avoid a repeat of last year’s failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, which Qatar will host.
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