With Monday’s fixtures concluded, 21 nations have officially qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), leaving three slots still up for grabs.
The confirmed teams are:
– North Africa: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt
– West Africa: Nigeria, Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Benin Republic, Cote d’Ivoire
– Central Africa: DR Congo, Gabon, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea
– Southern Africa: South Africa, Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe
– East Africa and Indian Ocean: Sudan, Uganda, Comoros
Tournament Details
– Host Nation: Morocco
– Defending Champions: Cote d’Ivoire (defeated Nigeria 2-1 in the 2024 final)
– Event Dates: December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026
Key Points
The stage is set for another thrilling edition of AFCON, with Morocco hosting the tournament for the first time since 1988. The final three teams will be determined in upcoming fixtures, completing the 24-team roster.
Fans eagerly anticipate whether the defending champions, Cote d’Ivoire, will retain their title or if another contender will rise to claim Africa’s most prestigious football trophy.
