All 24 teams set to compete at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have now been confirmed, following the conclusion of the qualifying series on Tuesday night.
The final three countries to secure their spots in the prestigious tournament are Mozambique, Botswana, and Tanzania.
Their qualification completes the lineup of teams that will battle for continental glory in Morocco next year.Prior to Tuesday’s games, 21 nations had already sealed their qualifications through earlier matches in the qualifiers.
These teams include some of Africa’s football powerhouses such as Morocco, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Algeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal, Egypt, and Nigeria.
Others who made it through earlier are Angola, Gabon, Uganda, South Africa, Benin Republic, Comoros, Sudan, Equatorial Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, Zimbabwe, Mali, Zambia, and Tunisia.
The 2025 AFCON, which promises to be a thrilling football spectacle, will be hosted by Morocco.
The tournament is scheduled to run from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, and will bring together the best football talents from across the continent to compete for the prestigious title.
This marks another major milestone for Morocco, a country renowned for its rich footballing heritage and hosting capabilities.
The qualification journey was an intense one, with several teams putting up impressive performances to secure their places.
Defending champions Senegal will be aiming to retain the title they won in 2021, while other strong contenders like Egypt and Algeria will be looking to add to their AFCON trophies.
Nigeria, a three-time champion, will also be among the favorites, boasting a wealth of talent in their squad.
For the smaller nations like Comoros, Botswana, and Mozambique, qualifying for the tournament represents a significant achievement, and they will be eager to make their mark on Africa’s biggest football stage.
The same can be said for Tanzania, who last appeared in the tournament in 2019 and will be looking to showcase their progress in African football.Morocco, the host nation, will not only aim to impress on home soil but will also seek to leverage their home advantage to secure their second AFCON title, having last won the competition in 1976.
With their recent success on the global stage, including a historic semifinal run at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, they are one of the teams to watch.
As the countdown to the tournament begins, fans across the continent are gearing up for what promises to be an electrifying celebration of African football.
