The “Fab Five” – Ghana, Senegal, Morocco, Tunisia and Cameroon – will represent Africa at the World Cup in Qatar.
And on Friday, we will learn who they will play, when the draw is made.
This is a World Cup like no other both in terms of its location and timing: with it being played in November and December this year.
The tournament will not see a man considered to be one of the best players in the world – Mohamed Salah and his side Egypt, after they were kicked out by Senegal, in what was a repeat of the recent Africa Cup of Nations Final in February. But it does mean another global stage for Sadio Mané.
Nigeria and its array of stars, also missed out after suffering defeat to their rivals Ghana.
Cameroon, clinched an 8th World Cup qualification - a record for an African side - following a dramatic game in Algeria.
As Qatar 2022 World Cup awaits, Victoria Uwonkunda is joined by BBC Sports journalists, Nishat Ladha and Mimi Fawaz to discuss how the African teams might fair. Presenter: Victoria Uwonkunda - @Msuwonkunda
Guests: Nishat Ladha - @NishatL and Mimi Fawaz - @MimosaFawaz