All You Need to Know About the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Draw

Football fans all over Africa are excitedly waiting for the draw of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will happen in Morocco this year.

• When and Where is the Draw?

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has said that the draw will be on Monday, January 27, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco.

• How to Watch the Draw?

The draw will be broadcast live on BeIN Sports News, available on all satellite platforms, and through CAF TV on its official website and social media channels.

• Tournament Format

The competition will feature 24 teams divided into 6 groups, each comprising one team from four seeding levels. The top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, will advance to the Round of 16.

• Tournament Dates

According to CAF, the competition will take place between December 21, 2025, and January 18, 2026.

• Seeding Levels for the Draw

Level 1:

• Morocco

• Senegal

• Egypt

• Algeria

• Nigeria

• Ivory Coast

Level 2:

• Cameroon

• Mali

• Tunisia

• South Africa

• DR Congo

• Burkina Faso

Level 3:

• Gabon

• Angola

• Uganda

• Equatorial Guinea

• Zambia

• Benin

Level 4:

• Mozambique

• Comoros

• Tanzania

• Sudan

• Zimbabwe

• Botswana

The draw will also decide the matchups for the knockout stage, from the Round of 16 all the way to the final. Fans are excited to see how the groups will be formed and what the possible routes to winning the championship will be in this very competitive tournament.