AFCON 2025 Draw: Exciting Clashes in the Group Stage
Khaled Hegazy
Dailysports's expert
The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), held in Rabat, Morocco, has set the stage for thrilling group stage encounters, including anticipated arab clashes. The tournament will take place from 21December 2025, to 18 January 2026.
Host nation morocco’ll face comoros in the tournament’s opening match, headlining group A. Meanwhile, Algeria & Sudan will clash in group E, while Egypt and Tunisia find themselves in challenging groups.
Group Stage Draw:
Group A:
Morocco
Mali
Zambia
Comoros
Group B:
Egypt
South Africa
Angola
Zimbabwe
Group C:
Nigeria
Tunisia
Uganda
Tanzania
Group D:
Senegal
DR Congo
Benin
Botswana
Group E:
Algeria
Burkina Faso
Equatorial Guinea
Sudan
Group F:
Ivory Coast
Cameroon
Gabon
Mozambique
Key Highlights:
Arab Clashes: Morocco faces Comoros in Group A, while Algeria meets Sudan in Group E.
Tough Groups: Egypt will compete against South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe in Group B, while Tunisia takes on Nigeria, Uganda and Tanzania in Group C.
Tournament Format: The 24 teams are divided into 6 groups of 4.. The top 2 teams from each group, along with the 4 best 3rd placed teams, will advance to the Round of 16.
Ceremony Details:
The draw took place at the Mohamed V National Theatre in Rabat, attended by CAF President Patrice Motsepe, Moroccan FA President Fouzi Lekjaa, and African football legends. Coaches of the participating teams, including Morocco’s Walid Regragui and Egypt’s Hossam Hassan, were also present.
Fouzi Lekjaa emphasized Morocco’s readiness to host spectacular tournament, reflecting the growth of African football, as seen in Africa’s historic semifinal appearance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Host and Favorites:
Reigning champions Ivory Coast aim to defend their title, while hosts Morocco aspire to reclaim the trophy they last won in 1976.
The stage’s set for an exciting AFCON 2025, promising intense competition and memorable moments for African football fans.
