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- From defending champions Ivory Coast to the likes of Nigeria, Senegal and Egypt, all the powerhouses in the continent will be aiming for the top prize in the highly anticipated event
- The opening match of AFCON will be played on Sunday, December 21, 2025, while the final will take place on Sunday, January 27, 2025
- Morocco was confirmed as the host nation on September 27, 2023, and with world-class infrastructure and a huge population of football fans, the country could produce one of the most memorable tournaments ever
It’s time again for Africa’s footballing giants to clash at the upcoming AFCON 2025, which will take place in the North African country Morocco. From defending champions Ivory Coast to the likes of Nigeria, Senegal and Egypt, all the powerhouses in the continent will be aiming for the top prize.
With the qualifiers over and the teams to play in the tournament already known, we bring you details about the upcoming event.
Where Will AFCON 2025 Be Held?
Football fans from all over the world will be heading to Morocco later this year for the highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations 2025. With world-class infrastructure and a huge population of football fans, the country could produce one of the most memorable tournaments ever.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will take place later this year in Morocco. Photo/ CAF Online.
Morocco was confirmed as the host nation on September 27, 2023, a decision that was welcomed by most countries across the continent. Morocco’s national team, the Atlas Lions, will be looking forward to showcasing their potential once again after an impressive run at the 2022 FIFA World Cup which saw them reach the semi-finals.
Morocco was the only team assured of a spot in AFCON 2025 as the host nation. The remaining 23 teams secured their spots after a rigorous qualifying process. Below are all the nations that will be taking part in this year’s AFCON:
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Algeria
- DR Congo
- Senegal
- Egypt
- Angola
- Equatorial Guinea
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Uganda
- South Africa
- Gabon
- Tunisia
- Nigeria
- Zambia
- Mali
- Zimbabwe
- Comoros
- Sudan
- Benin
- Tanzania
- Botswana
- Mozambique
The opening match of AFCON will be played on Sunday, December 21, 2025, while the final will take place on Sunday, January 27, 2025.
Is AFCON Every Two Years?
Organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), AFCON takes place once every two years. In the early days, AFCON was held in random intervals.
Which Country Has The Most AFCON Titles?
Egypt has been the dominant force as far as the Africa Cup of Nations is the topic of discussion. The Pharaohs have clinched seven AFCON titles, including the opening edition of the continental competition back in 1957. Apart from Egypt, the other nations that competed at the inaugural edition of the continental event were Ethiopia and Sudan. The Pharaohs thrashed Ethiopia 4-1 to be crowned champions.
They were winners again when the tournament took place in 1959, but had to wait for over 25 years before winning another title in 1986. They won the prestigious trophy again in 1998, 2006, 2008 and 2010.
Next up on countries with the most AFCON titles is Cameroon. The Indomitable Lions have won the prestigious title five times.
Egypt has won seven Africa Cup of Nations titles. The Pharaohs won the inaugural edition of the continental tournament in 1957 Photo/ The New Arab.
How Much Is The Africa Cup of Nations?
Also known as AFCON, the Africa Cup of Nations is one of the most expensive trophies in the world of football. Apart from the title, the nations competing at AFCON also walk away with lucrative prizes.
The prize pool for AFCON 2023 was $14.8 million, with the winner bagging $7 million. Meanwhile, the runner-up took home a sum of $4 million. The losing semi-finalists received $2.2 million while the losing quarter-finalists were given $1.18 million each.
As of now, details about AFCON 2025 prize money have not been made public. However, teams can expect an increase in prize money considering CAF has been increasing the amount up for grabs for the past editions of the tournament.
