The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification phase has been finalized. Mozambique secured the final place following a 2-1 victory over Guinea-Bissau.
Starting in December 2025, Morocco will host the event, automatically qualifying as the host country.
This AFCON will feature an exciting mix of established powerhouses and young sides, all keen to make their mark on the continent's largest football platform.
Among the 24 countries are past champions such as Senegal, Algeria, Egypt, and reigning championship winners Côte d'Ivoire, all of whom showed promise in the qualifiers.
Other illustrious sides, such as Nigeria, Tunisia, and South Africa, have also guaranteed their berths, guaranteeing that the tournament will include some of the most famous footballing countries in Africa.
Teams like DR Congo, Angola, and Gabon will also be returning to the competition; Botswana will be long-awaitedly returning after a 12-year hiatus.
The drama of the last day of qualifying saw Sudan and Benin secure their spots, therefore adding even more thrill to the qualification process.
With all 24 teams determined, the scene is ready for an amazing AFCON in Morocco, where footballing brilliance awaits.
Complete List of 24 Countries for AFCON 2025
Morocco (Hosts); Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Algeria, DR Congo, Senegal, Egypt, Angola, Gabon, Uganda and South Africa.
Others include Nigeria, Benin Republic, Comoros, Sudan, Equatorial Guinea, Cote d'Ivoire, Zimbabwe, Mali, Zambia and Tunisia.
Morocco will host the 2025 AFCON from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
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