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AFCON 2025: Africa’s Football Showdown in Morocco

January 28, 2025

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set to be an exciting football tournament, taking place in Morocco from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. With a rich history and fierce competition, the event will see 24 teams battle for supremacy in African football.

Who’s In?

The tournament is already buzzing with excitement, as 24 teams have earned their spot in the competition. Among them are strong teams like defending champions Côte d’Ivoire, record holders Egypt, and the hosts, Morocco. Teams from all across Africa have fought hard in the qualification rounds to secure their place, with the final line-up made up of the top two from each of the 12 qualifying groups.

Here’s the full draw for the tournament:

  • Group A: Morocco, Mali, Zambia, Comoros
  • Group B: Egypt, South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe
  • Group C: Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania
  • Group D: Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, Botswana
  • Group E: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan
  • Group F: Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Gabon, Mozambique

Tournament Format

The tournament will be held in six cities across Morocco, with a month-long schedule that promises to showcase some of the best football in Africa. The 24 teams will be divided into six groups of four, each team playing a round-robin format. After the group stage, the top two teams from each group will move on to the knockout rounds.

But it’s not over for the third-placed teams! The best four of them will still have a chance to make it to the round of 16, adding a layer of excitement to the early stages. After that, the competition moves into a straightforward knockout format until the final on 18 January 2026, when one nation will be crowned Africa’s best.

What’s at Stake?

The Africa Cup of Nations is more than just a football tournament; it’s a celebration of African unity, culture, and pride. With teams like Egypt, Senegal, and Nigeria showing their dominance in recent years, and hosts Morocco hoping to take advantage of home support, the 2025 edition promises to deliver some unforgettable moments.

AFCON is a time when countries unite behind their teams, bringing passion and fervor to every match. Whether you’re watching from the stands in Morocco or cheering from home, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is sure to be a football spectacle like no other. Who will emerge as the champions and take the coveted title of kings of Africa? The journey starts on 21 December 2025—don’t miss it!

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