2025 AFCON Draw Date Confirmed
The highly anticipated date for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) draw has reportedly been confirmed. According to reports from WinWin.com, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced during its Executive Committee (EXCO) meeting on Monday, 16 December 2024, that the official draw will take place on 27 January 2025.
The meeting, chaired by CAF President Patrice Motsepe in Marrakech, Morocco, focused on key events for the 2025 CAF calendar following an action-packed 2024 campaign.
AFCON Returns to Morocco
The 2025 AFCON tournament is scheduled to be held in Morocco from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, marking the nation’s hosting return after decades. Six venues have been confirmed to stage matches, promising an exceptional showcase of African football. Key stadiums include Casablanca’s Mohammed V Complex and Rabat’s Moulay Abdellah Complex, along with venues in Agadir, Marrakech, Fez, and Tangier.
Nations to Watch
The road to the 2025 AFCON has already produced major talking points, with some of Africa’s top footballing nations securing their spots. However, the most significant headline remains Ghana’s shock failure to qualify, leaving fans stunned as one of the continent’s football powerhouses misses out on the showpiece.
Here is the full list of 24 nations that will feature in the official draw:
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Algeria
- DR Congo
- Senegal
- Egypt
- Angola
- Equatorial Guinea
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Gabon
- Uganda
- South Africa
- Tunisia
- Nigeria
- Mali
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Comoros
- Sudan
- Benin
- Tanzania
- Botswana
- Mozambique
With defending champions Cote d’Ivoire and regular heavyweights like Senegal, Egypt, and Nigeria all in contention, the 2025 AFCON promises a fierce battle for continental supremacy.
Spotlight on Morocco
Morocco, known for its robust football infrastructure and passionate fan base, is poised to deliver a world-class tournament. The country’s hosting capability was highlighted during the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup, further solidifying its place as a premier destination for major football events.
The January 27 draw will set the stage for what could be one of the most competitive AFCON tournaments in recent memory. Fans across Africa and beyond eagerly await to see which nations will clash in the group stages and which teams will emerge as early favorites for the title.
As the countdown to Morocco 2025 begins, the focus remains on the teams, the draw, and the growing anticipation of Africa’s biggest football spectacle.
