The lineup for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is now complete, with 24 nations securing their places following the conclusion of the qualifiers on Tuesday night.
The final spots were claimed by Tanzania, Botswana, and Mozambique, joining the 21 teams that had already booked their places in the tournament earlier.
Morocco will host the competition, which is set to take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
The tournament will feature some of the continent’s strongest footballing nations, all vying for the prestigious title.
Among the teams competing are traditional powerhouses like Senegal, Egypt, and Cameroon, as well as rising stars such as Comoros and Mozambique.
The full list of qualified teams includes:
- Morocco (hosts)
- Senegal
- Cameroon
- Egypt
- Nigeria
- South Africa
- Algeria
- Burkina Faso
- Mali
- Zambia
- Gabon
- Uganda
- Tunisia
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Angola
- Equatorial Guinea
- DR Congo
- Benin
- Comoros
- Sudan
- Zimbabwe
- Tanzania
- Botswana
- Mozambique
This year’s tournament is expected to showcase an impressive mix of seasoned contenders and debutants, promising an exciting spectacle for football fans worldwide.
Morocco, the host nation, will look to leverage home advantage as they compete for their second AFCON title, while defending champions Senegal aim to retain their crown.
Teams like Comoros and Botswana, relatively new to the tournament’s spotlight, will also hope to make their mark.
With preparations for the tournament underway, fans are eagerly awaiting the draw that will determine the group stages, setting the stage for what promises to be an electrifying contest across Moroccan cities.
