The stage is set for the highly anticipated TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, as the official group draw has been announced in Morocco.
The tournament, which promises to be a showcase of African football excellence, will run from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
Here is the full group draw:
Group A:
Morocco 🇲🇦
Comoros 🇰🇲
Zambia 🇿🇲
Mali 🇲🇱
Group B:
Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
Angola 🇦🇴
South Africa 🇿🇦
Egypt 🇪🇬
Group C:
Tanzania 🇹🇿
Uganda 🇺🇬
Tunisia 🇹🇳
Nigeria 🇳🇬
Group D:
Botswana 🇧🇼
Benin 🇧🇯
DR Congo 🇨🇩
Senegal 🇸🇳
Group E:
Sudan 🇸🇩
Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇶
Burkina Faso 🇧🇫
Algeria 🇩🇿
Group F:
Mozambique 🇲🇿
Gabon 🇬🇦
Cameroon 🇨🇲
Ivory Coast 🇨🇮
Tournament Highlights
Opening Match: The tournament will kick off on Sunday, December 21, 2025, with host nation Morocco playing in the opening game.
Final Match: The grand finale will take place on Sunday, January 18, 2026, bringing an end to a month of thrilling football.
Venues: Matches will be played across nine stadiums in Morocco, ensuring a world-class experience for players and fans alike.
Innovations: Unlike previous editions, no stadium will host two matches on the same day, allowing pitches to remain in optimal condition.
Base Camps: Each of the 24 teams will have its own dedicated base camp and training ground, a first in AFCON history.
The Path to Glory
Group A sees host nation Morocco drawn against Comoros, Zambia, and Mali, setting the stage for an exciting start. Group B features a clash of giants, with South Africa and Egypt facing Zimbabwe and Angola. Group C promises fireworks with Tunisia and Nigeria battling Tanzania and Uganda.
Defending champions Senegal, in Group D, will compete against Botswana, Benin, and DR Congo. Group E offers a fierce contest between Sudan, Equatorial Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Algeria, while Group F features a tantalizing lineup of Mozambique, Gabon, Cameroon, and Ivory Coast.
Anticipation Builds
With teams preparing for the ultimate African football showcase, fans across the continent are eagerly counting down to kick-off. The TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 promises to be a celebration of African talent, unity, and passion for the beautiful game.
Stay tuned for more updates as the countdown to Africa’s greatest football tournament continues!
