The stage is officially set for the next edition of the Africa Cup of Nations ( AFCON) which will be hosted in Morocco next year (2025) with 24 teams taking their spots for the most lucrative football competition in the continent of Africa.
The qualification matches began with the preliminary round in March 2024 and it concluded with the group stage in November 2024. The group stage consists of 12 groups, each containing four teams, top two teams from each group will qualify for the tournament, along with the best four third-placed teams.
Which teams have qualified for AFCON 2025?
The tournament will feature 24 teams, with Morocco automatically qualifying as the host nation. 24 countries have booked their place ahead of next year's competition. The qualified teams include, Senegal, DR Congo, Algeria, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire, Uganda, South Africa, Gabon, Tunisia, Nigeria, Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Comoros, Mozambique, Tanzania, Mali, Sudan, Benin Republic.
When is the draw for AFCON 2025?
The Confederation of African Football is yet to announce the date of the group draw for the finals.
When will the AFCON kick-off?
the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will kick off from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
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