The qualification process for the 2012 tournament started on 14 August 2011.
The qualification process is the same as in 2006.
But also their qualification process is longer, so they have more chance to get to know each other as a team.
In 2002, the league was opened and teams were allowed to apply through a qualification process.
They did not enter the qualification process for the 1998 edition.
Though, during the qualification process for 2010, Spain set a new record by doing this on a 10-game schedule.
The pool-based nature of the qualification process, however, continues to be used.
However he was not recalled after the fourth match for the rest of the qualification process.
The qualification process for the 2014 tournament started on 25 June 2013.
The qualification process will include the top three levels of the Africa Cup.