The tournament, which will take place in December 2025, is set to be hosted by Morocco. As the host nation, Morocco automatically qualified for the competition, ensuring their spot among Africa’s best footballing teams......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
AFCON 2025 promises to be an exciting competition, featuring some of Africa’s strongest teams and a few surprise qualifiers. Reigning champions Côte d’Ivoire will be looking to defend their title, while other former champions like Senegal, Algeria, and Egypt are determined to reclaim the trophy.
Football fans can also look forward to watching iconic teams like Nigeria, Tunisia, and South Africa, who performed well in the qualifiers. Meanwhile, DR Congo, Angola, and Gabon have also booked their spots, with Botswana making a remarkable return to the competition after 12 years.
The qualifiers saw plenty of drama, especially on the final day, with Sudan and Benin securing their places in thrilling matches. Rising teams like Comoros and Tanzania also made the cut, showing the growing competitiveness of African football.
Below is the full list of the 24 nations that will compete in AFCON 2025:
Morocco (Hosts)
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Algeria
DR Congo
Senegal
Egypt
Angola
Equatorial Guinea
Côte d’Ivoire
Uganda
South Africa
Gabon
Tunisia
Nigeria
Zambia
Mali
Zimbabwe
Comoros
Sudan
Benin
Tanzania
Botswana
Mozambique