Official Announcement of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Draw Results: Morocco Discovers Its Opponent"
The draw for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, set to take place in Morocco, was officially announced today, Monday. The tournament's group stage pairings have been finalized, with the competition scheduled to begin in 328 days.
In Group A, Morocco will face the Comoros in the opening match, followed by games against Zambia and Mali.
Group B brings together Egypt, South Africa, Angola, and Zimbabwe.
Group C includes Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Senegal finds itself in Group D alongside DR Congo, Benin, and Botswana.
Group E features Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, and Sudan.
Meanwhile, Group F comprises Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Gabon, and Mozambique.
The tournament is set to start on December 21, 2025, with Morocco taking on the Comoros in the opening game.
This edition marks a historic moment for the Africa Cup of Nations, as 24 teams will compete for the first time, divided into six groups. The matches will take place in six Moroccan cities: Casablanca, Marrakesh, Tangier, Agadir, Fez, and Rabat.
The draw ceremony was graced by prominent figures, including Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, and Mohamed Saïd Barada, Minister of National Education, Preschool, and Sports.
