The 2025 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off in Morocco, with the hosts taking on Comoros in the opening match in Rabat. The four-week tournament takes place between December 21 and January 18.
Nine venues across six cities will host the continental tournament, with 24 teams competing in 52 matches for the coveted title.
How many teams will play in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)?
Twenty-four teams will compete for AFCON 2025. They are divided into six groups of four teams each. The group stage runs until December 31, with the knockout phase starting on January 3.
Which teams have qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)?
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Group A: Morocco (host), Mali, Zambia, Comoros
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Group B: Egypt, South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe
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Group C: Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania
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Group D: Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, Botswana
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Group E: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan
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Group F: Ivory Coast (holder), Cameroon, Gabon, Mozambique
What is the AFCON 2025 schedule?
Below is the full list of matches in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which will last almost four weeks, with the final scheduled for January 18:
| Date | Tournament phase | Teams | Kick-off (local time) | Kick-off (GMT) | Location |
| December 21 | Group A | Morocco vs Comoros | 8:00 PM | 19:00 GMT | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium |
| December 22 | Group A | Mali vs Zambia | 3:30 PM | 14:30 GMT | Mohammed V Stadium |
| December 22 | Group B | Egypt vs Zimbabwe | 6:00 PM | 17:00 GMT | Adrar Stadium |
| December 22 | Group B | South Africa vs Angola | 8:30 PM | 19:30 GMT | Marrakech Stadium |
| December 23 | Group C | Nigeria vs Tanzania | 1:00 PM | 12:00 GMT | Fez Stadium |
| December 23 | Group C | Tunisia vs Uganda | 3:30 PM | 14:30 GMT | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium |
| December 23 | Group D | Senegal vs Botswana | 6:00 PM | 17:00 GMT | Ibn Batouta Stadium |
| December 23 | Group D | DR Congo vs Benin | 8:30 PM | 19:30 GMT | Al Barid Stadium |
| December 24 | Group E | Algeria vs Sudan | 1:00 PM | 12:00 GMT | Moulay Hassan Stadium |
| December 24 | Group E | Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea | 3:30 PM | 14:30 GMT | Mohammed V Stadium |
| December 24 | Group F | Ivory Coast vs Mozambique | 6:00 PM | 17:00 GMT | Marrakech Stadium |
| December 24 | Group F | Cameroon vs Gabon | 8:30 PM | 19:30 GMT | Adrar Stadium |
| December 26 | Group A | Morocco vs Mali | 1:00 PM | 12:00 GMT | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium |
| December 26 | Group A | Zambia vs Comoros | 3:30 PM | 14:30 GMT | Mohammed V Stadium |
| December 26 | Group B | Egypt vs South Africa | 6:00 PM | 17:00 GMT | Adrar Stadium |
| December 26 | Group B | Angola vs Zimbabwe | 8:30 PM | 19:30 GMT | Marrakech Stadium |
| December 27 | Group C | Nigeria vs Tunisia | 1:00 PM | 12:00 GMT | Fez Stadium |
| December 27 | Group C | Uganda vs Tanzania | 3:30 PM | 14:30 GMT | Al Barid Stadium |
| December 27 | Group D | Senegal vs DR Congo | 6:00 PM | 17:00 GMT | Ibn Batouta Stadium |
| December 27 | Group D | Benin vs Botswana | 8:30 PM | 19:30 GMT | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium |
| December 28 | Group E | Algeria vs Burkina Faso | 1:00 PM | 12:00 GMT | Moulay Hassan Stadium |
| December 28 | Group E | Equatorial Guinea vs Sudan | 3:30 PM | 14:30 GMT | Mohammed V Stadium |
| December 28 | Group F | Ivory Coast vs Cameroon | 6:00 PM | 17:00 GMT | Marrakech Stadium |
| December 28 | Group F | Gabon vs Mozambique | 8:30 PM | 19:30 GMT | Adrar Stadium |
| December 29 | Group A | Comoros vs Mali | 6:30 PM | 17:30 GMT | Mohammed V Stadium |
| December 29 | Group A | Zambia vs Morocco | 6:30 PM | 17:30 GMT | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium |
| December 29 | Group B | Angola vs Egypt | 8:30 PM | 19:30 GMT | Adrar Stadium |
| December 29 | Group B | Zimbabwe vs South Africa | 8:30 PM | 19:30 GMT | Marrakech Stadium |
| December 30 | Group C | Tanzania vs Tunisia | 6:00 PM | 17:00 GMT | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium |
| December 30 | Group C | Uganda vs Nigeria | 6:00 PM | 17:00 GMT | Fez Stadium |
| December 30 | Group D | Benin vs Senegal | 8:30 PM | 19:30 GMT | Ibn Batouta Stadium |
| December 30 | Group D | Botswana vs DR Congo | 8:30 PM | 19:30 GMT | Al Barid Stadium |
| December 31st | Group E | Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria | 6:00 PM | 17:00 GMT | Moulay Hassan Stadium |
| December 31st | Group E | Sudan vs Burkina Faso | 6:00 PM | 17:00 GMT | Mohammed V Stadium |
| December 31st | Group F | Gabon vs Ivory Coast | 8:30 PM | 19:30 GMT | Marrakech Stadium |
| December 31st | Group F | Mozambique vs Cameroon | 8:30 PM | 19:30 GMT | Adrar Stadium |
| January 3 | Round of 16 | Winner D versus 3rd B/E/F | 6:00 PM | 17:00 GMT | Ibn Batouta Stadium |
| January 3 | Round of 16 | Number two A versus number two C | 8:30 PM | 19:30 GMT | Mohammed V Stadium |
| January 4 | Round of 16 | Winner A vs. 3rd C/D/E | 6:00 PM | 17:00 GMT | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium |
| January 4 | Round of 16 | Second B vs. second F | 8:30 PM | 19:30 GMT | Al Barid Stadium |
| January 5 | Round of 16 | Winner B vs. 3rd A/C/D | 6:00 PM | 17:00 GMT | Adrar Stadium |
| January 5 | Round of 16 | Winner C versus 3rd A/B/F | 8:30 PM | 19:30 GMT | Fez Stadium |
| January 6 | Round of 16 | Winner E versus runner-up D | 6:00 PM | 17:00 GMT | Moulay Hassan Stadium |
| January 6 | Round of 16 | Winner F versus runner-up E | 8:30 PM | 19:30 GMT | Marrakech Stadium |
| January 9 | Quarterfinal | QF 1 | 6:00 PM | 17:00 GMT | Ibn Batouta Stadium |
| January 9 | Quarterfinal | QF2 | 8:30 PM | 19:30 GMT | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium |
| January 10 | Quarterfinal | QF3 | 6:00 PM | 17:00 GMT | Marrakech Stadium |
| January 10 | Quarterfinal | QF 4 | 8:30 PM | 19:30 GMT | Adrar Stadium |
| January 14 | Semi-final | Winner QF1 vs winner QF4 | 6:00 PM | 17:00 GMT | Ibn Batouta Stadium |
| January 14 | Semi-final | Winner QF3 vs winner QF2 | 8:30 PM | 19:30 GMT | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium |
| January 17 | Third place play-off | Loser SF1 vs loser SF2 | 8:00 PM | 19:00 GMT | Mohammed V Stadium |
| January 18 | Final | Winner SF1 vs winner SF2 | 8:00 PM | 19:00 GMT | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium |
Published on December 20, 2025
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