The Road to Morocco 2025 for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations commences today, marking the beginning of an exciting journey for football enthusiasts across Africa.
Following the recent thrilling conclusion of the tournament in Cote d’Ivoire, where the hosts clinched their third championship title, attention now shifts to the 35th edition scheduled to be held in Morocco next year.
A total of 52 nations will vie for a coveted spot in the 24-team competition. To kick off the qualifiers, the eight lowest-ranked nations will engage in preliminary qualifiers starting today, 20th March.
This two-legged format will determine the final four teams to advance to the group stages alongside the other 44 African nations.
The opening fixtures feature Somalia hosting Eswatini and Djibouti facing Liberia.
In the subsequent days, Chad will clash with Mauritius, while Sao Tome and Principe will challenge South Sudan.
The return legs will conclude on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, with all matches set for the decisive phase of the preliminary competition.
Football fans can anticipate thrilling clashes as teams strive to secure their spots in the prestigious tournament.