Full 2025 AFCON Qualifiers Draw and Dates Announced. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) conducted the draw for the group stages of the qualifiers for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
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How many teams qualify for AFCON 2025?
The draw, held in anticipation of the tournament set to be hosted in Morocco, revealed the competitive journey ahead for 48 teams, which were divided into twelve groups.
Group G: Defending Champions Ivory Coast
Defending champions Ivory Coast have been drawn into Group G, where they will face Zambia, Sierra Leone, and Chad. The Ivory Coast team, which clinched the title in the previous AFCON tournament, is aiming to secure a spot in Morocco and defend their championship. With a strong squad, the Elephants are expected to perform well, but will have to be cautious against their group opponents who are all keen to advance.
Group F: Ghana’s Challenge
Ghana, another powerhouse in African football, finds itself in Group F. The Black Stars will compete against Sudan, Algeria, and Niger. This group promises to be fiercely contested, with each team bringing its unique strengths to the qualifiers. Ghana’s storied history in the AFCON adds to the expectations and pressure on the team to secure qualification.
Group B: The Group of Death
Group B has been labeled as the “Group of Death,” featuring host nation Morocco, Gabon, Central African Republic, and Lesotho. Morocco, with the advantage of playing on home soil, is seen as the favorite. However, Gabon, led by their star players, and the determined squads from Central African Republic and Lesotho will aim to upset the host’s plans.
Other Notable Groups
While Groups G, F, and B have garnered significant attention, the other groups also promise exciting matchups. Each group is filled with teams eager to showcase their talent and secure a place in the prestigious tournament. The AFCON qualifiers are known for their unpredictability and thrilling encounters, making every match crucial.
The road to Morocco 2025 is set, and the anticipation is building as teams prepare for the qualifiers. Football fans across Africa and the world are eagerly waiting to see which nations will emerge victorious and earn their spots in the African continent’s premier football competition.
2025 AFCON Qualifiers Draw
Group A
Cote d’Ivoire
Zambia
Sierra Leone
Chad
Group B
Morocco
Gabon
Central African Republic
Lesotho
Group C
Egypt
Cape Verde
Mauritania
Botswana
Group D
Nigeria
Benin
Libya
Rwanda
Group E
Algeria
Equatorial Guinea
Togo
Liberia
Group F
Ghana
Angola
Sudan
Niger
Group H
DR Congo
Guinea
Tanzania
Ethiopia
Group I
Mali
Mozambique
Guinea Bissau
Eswatini
Group J
Cameroon
Namibia
Kenya
Zimbabwe
Group K
South Africa
Uganda
Congo
South Sudan
Group L
Senegal
Burkina Faso
Malawi
Burundi
AFCON Qualifiers Draw Dates
Sept 2-10: Matchdays 1, 2
Oct 7-15: Matchdays 3, 4
Nov 11-15: Matchdays 5,6
