AFCON 2025: The stage is set for one of Africa’s biggest football festivals as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) approaches.
The tournament, which will be hosted by Morocco, promises to showcase the continent’s top talent, with 24 nations competing for the prestigious title.
After months of intense qualifiers, the final list of teams has been confirmed. Here are the nations that will battle it out for African football supremacy:
Qualified Teams
1.Morocco (Host nation)
2.Burkina Faso
3.Cameroon
4.Algeria
5.DR Congo
6.Senegal (Defending champions)
7.Egypt
8.Angola
9.Equatorial Guinea
10.Côte d’Ivoire
11.Gabon
12.Uganda
13.South Africa
14.Tunisia
15.Nigeria
16.Zimbabwe
17.Zambia
18.Mali
19.Comoros
20.Sudan
21.Benin
22.Tanzania
23.Botswana
24.Mozambique
Key Highlights
•Morocco will host the tournament, marking its return as host since 1988. The North African nation will aim to capitalize on home advantage and potentially lift their second-ever AFCON trophy.
•Senegal, the defending champions, will seek to retain their crown after an impressive performance in 2022.
•Notable comebacks include Zimbabwe, who return to the tournament after missing out on the previous edition.
•Comoros and Botswana, considered underdogs, will be looking to make a splash in the competition, just as Comoros did in 2022 with a memorable run.
The Excitement Ahead
AFCON 2025 promises a blend of thrilling football, fierce rivalries, and extraordinary talent. Fans can expect breathtaking moments from African stars like Mohamed Salah (Egypt), Sadio Mané (Senegal), and Victor Osimhen (Nigeria), among others.
The tournament will not only celebrate football but also highlight Africa’s diverse cultures and unity through the beautiful game. With Morocco’s world-class infrastructure and passionate fans, this edition is set to be one for the history books.
Stay tuned as the countdown begins to AFCON 2025—a festival of football, passion, and African pride!
