Morocco ready for 2025 AFCON Football Tournament

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Morocco Gets ready to host.

The whole journey to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 is heating up, with teams from across Africa battling it out in the field with their qualifiers. This year, all roads lead to Morocco, the official host of the tournament.

The country is known for its love of football and world-class stadiums, Morocco is getting ready to deliver a memorable AFCON experience. One that will continue to ring in the minds of all football/tournament lovers. Get geared up for the season too.

Morocco has a deep passion for football, and its fans are some of the most energetic on the continent. The country has hosted many major events before in the past, and its stadiums are top-notch in size and quality, ready to welcome teams and supporters from all over Africa this season.

Getting into AFCON is not an easy feat to be achieved.Teams from all over Africa play matches at home and away to earn points. Winning gives them points, and so does a draw. At the end of the qualifiers, the best teams from each group will secure a spot.

The last few seasons have been great for Moroccan football, especially after their national team made history at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first African team to reach the semi-finals. With this same energy, hosting AFCON 2025 feels like the perfect next step for the country. You'd agree right?

Did you know that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches were organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to decide the participating teams of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the 35th edition of the international men's football championship of Africa. Now, you know!

The qualification process began with the first round, which was played from 20th to 26th March 2024, and concluded with the group stage, which was played recently in September, October and November, all in 2024. 24 teams were qualified to play in the final tournament, including the automatically-qualified hosts this season Morocco.

Morocco 2025 edition set to surpass all previous records held. The final list of 24 Nations that have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has been finalized following the completion of Match Day 6 of the Qualifiers a few nights ago.

What’s Next after preliminary matches?

The tournament kicks off on December 21, 2025, and runs through to January 18, 2026. So, as you’re celebrating Christmas and New Year, you’ll also have some of the best football to enjoy.

Get ready for goals, drama, and unforgettable moments on your screen and in the field. Whether you’re cheering from a stadium in Morocco or watching from your living room, AFCON 2025 is going to be one for the history books. Just anticipate!

AFCON Morocco 2025 Qualified Nations

Sadly, not all countries qualified for the AFCON finals. The competition will feature all of the top 10 Nations in the Africa FIFA rankings (Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Nigeria, Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Tunisia, Cameroon, Mali, DR Congo).

Former winners, Cameroon, DR Congo, Nigeria, Tunisia, Zambia and South Africa also stamped their tickets to Morocco in style, ensuring the presence of some of the continent's most iconic nations.

Botswana, the Southern African side, made a dramatic entry in the final 24 following their 1-1 draw against Egypt.

Zimbabwe, who have not qualified since 2021, have booked their place following their second place finish after Cameroon in Group J.

Comoros, who showed so much resilience and determination at the Total Energies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon in the year 2021 returned after they staged their own brave come-back.

The 2025 edition, which promises to continue from the record-breaking Cote d’Ivoire edition also marks the exciting return for Benin (2019), Botswana (2012), Gabon (2021), Uganda (2019) and Sudan (2021) who all make a grand comeback to the competition.

The qualifiers have also marked the strong intentions of regular features of the tournament such as Angola, Burkina Faso, Mozambique and Tanzania who all secured their tickets to Morocco.

How the Qualifiers Work?

AFCON qualifiers bring together teams from all over Africa, competing for a spot in the tournament. Each team plays home and away matches, earning points for wins and draws. At the end of the qualifiers, the top teams from each group will secure a spot in the tournament. 

While Morocco has already qualified as the host, the competition is fierce for the remaining spots. From powerhouses like Senegal and Nigeria to underdog teams looking to make a mark, every match is crucial. 

What's the excitement about AFCON 2025?

AFCON 2025 is more than just a football tournament, it’s a celebration of African talent and culture. With Morocco as the host, the 2025 edition promises to be one for the history books. 

As the qualifiers unfold, keep an eye on the matches and support your favorite team. Who knows? They might just make it to the big stage and give us unforgettable moments in Morocco.

AFCON is about more than just winning trophies. It’s a way for Africa to shine on the world stage. Morocco, with its love for football and amazing facilities, is the perfect host.

So, mark your calendars, support your favorite team, and get ready for some incredible football. Who knows? Maybe your team will lift the trophy in Morocco and make history.