The stage is set for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the final 24 teams have qualified for the tournament.
Hosted by Morocco, the competition promises an unforgettable showdown of Africa’s finest football talents.
Scheduled to take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, the tournament will feature some of the continent’s most iconic teams alongside debutants eager to make their mark.
As the host nation, Morocco leads the list of qualifiers.
They will be joined by other African heavyweights like Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa.
This year’s lineup also includes rising stars like Comoros and Mozambique, setting the stage for a mix of traditional dominance and fresh rivalries.
The full list of qualified teams is as follows:
- Morocco (Host)
- Algeria
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Comoros
- Côte d’Ivoire
- DR Congo
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Mali
- Mozambique
- Nigeria
- Senegal
- South Africa
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
The diverse range of teams guarantees drama, unpredictability, and unforgettable moments.
Fans across the continent are eagerly counting down to the tournament.
For many, AFCON is more than just football—it is a celebration of African culture, resilience, and unity.