The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the group-stage draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), heightening excitement across the continent. The draw, held in Rabat on Monday night, unveiled the matchups for 24 teams that will compete in Africa’s biggest football tournament. This year’s tournament follows an intense qualification process, where 52 nations battled for a spot in the finals. Ultimately, 48 teams advanced into 12 groups, with the top two teams from each group booking their tickets to the main event. The 2025 AFCON is scheduled to take place in six cities, with matches spanning four weeks as teams vie for the coveted championship title.
The group-stage draw revealed some intriguing matchups. Group A features hosts Morocco alongside Mali, Zambia, and Comoros, while Group B includes Egypt, South Africa, Angola, and Zimbabwe. Group C sees Nigeria drawn with Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania, promising thrilling encounters. Group D includes defending champions Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, and Botswana, while Group E brings together Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, and Sudan. Finally, Group F, considered one of the toughest, comprises Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Gabon, and Mozambique. These teams will compete from December 21 to December 31, excluding Christmas Day, to determine who advances to the knockout rounds. The competition promises to deliver electrifying matches as Africa’s best fight for glory.
The tournament’s knockout stages will commence on January 3, 2026, with the Round of 16, followed by the quarter-finals on January 9 and 10. The semi-finals are scheduled for January 14, while the third-place playoff will take place on January 17. The grand finale, set for January 18, 2026, will crown the continent’s next football champion. With the spotlight on Africa’s top players and teams, fans are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a memorable tournament filled with skill, passion, and drama. As preparations are finalized and anticipation builds, the 2025 AFCON is poised to showcase the best of African football to the world.
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