The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Final Draw
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final draw took place on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat, Morocco. This event set the stage for the 24 qualified teams, determining their groupings and match schedules for the tournament scheduled from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
Tournament Overview
The 2025 AFCON will be hosted by Morocco across six cities: Rabat, Casablanca, Tangier, Agadir, Fes, and Marrakech. The opening match is set for December 21, 2025, at the Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat, which will also host the final on January 18, 2026. Other key venues include the renovated stadium in Tangier and Casablanca’s Mohammed V Stadium, which will host a quarter-final. Additional quarter-final venues include Agadir, Fes, and Marrakech.
Groupings and Notable Fixtures
The draw resulted in the following groupings:
- Group A: Morocco, Mali, Zambia, Comoros
- Group B: Egypt, South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe
- Group C: Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania
- Group D: Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, Botswana
- Group E: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan
- Group F: Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Gabon, Mozambique
The tournament will commence with the host nation, Morocco, facing the Comoros Islands in Rabat on December 21, 2025. Defending champions Ivory Coast will begin their title defense against Mozambique in Marrakesh on December 24, 2025.
Tournament Format
The 24 teams are divided into six groups of four. The top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, will advance to the Round of 16. This format ensures a competitive progression toward the final stages of the tournament.
Stadiums and Infrastructure
Morocco has selected nine stadiums across six cities for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals, starting in December. The final match will be held at the Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat, which has a capacity of 69,500 and will also host the opening match and a semi-final. Other key venues include the renovated stadium in Tangier and Casablanca’s Mohammed V stadium, which will host a quarter-final. Additional quarter-final venues include Agadir, Fes, and Marrakech.
With the draw complete and the tournament dates set, anticipation is building for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025. Fans across the continent are eager to see their teams compete on Moroccan soil, promising a month of thrilling football action.
