With the qualification of Tanzania, Botswana, and Mozambique on Tuesday, November 19, the full roster of 24 teams for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is now confirmed. Set to take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, this 35th edition promises to be an electrifying tournament featuring Africa’s top football powerhouses.
Familiar faces and rising stars
The competition will include the ten highest-ranked African teams in the latest FIFA standings, ensuring a showdown of the continent’s elite. Few surprises emerged during the qualifiers, solidifying expectations for a highly competitive tournament.
Among the qualifiers, Morocco, the host nation, stands out for its dominant performance. The Atlas Lions achieved a flawless campaign, winning all six of their matches and delivering goal-scoring spectacles along the way.
The 24 qualified teams
Here’s the complete list of nations heading to Morocco:
- Morocco (host nation)
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Algeria
- Senegal
- Angola
- DR Congo
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ivory Coast
- South Africa
- Uganda
- Gabon
- Tunisia
- Nigeria
- Mali
- Zimbabwe
- Zambia
- Comoros
- Benin
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- Botswana
- Mozambique
Key dates to watch
The CAF is expected to announce the date for the group stage draw soon, which will set the stage for the tournament. With giants like Senegal, Algeria, and Nigeria in the mix, alongside underdogs like Comoros and Mozambique, the group stage promises intriguing matchups.
Morocco prepares to host a historic AFCON
This marks Morocco’s opportunity to showcase its footballing passion and organizational prowess. As fans eagerly await December 2025, the AFCON is already shaping up to be a celebration of African talent, resilience, and unity on the continent’s biggest football stage.
