The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), also known as AFCON 2025 or CAN 2025, was the 35th edition to take place in Morocco after 1988. The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 was held from January 9 to February 6, 2026.
The Africa Cup of Nations tournament is organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The Current title champions team is Senegal, who defeated host Morocco 1–0 in the 2025 AFCON final.
Morocco hosted the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which was rescheduled from June to December. The change is due to FIFA expanding its 2025 Club World Cup to 32 teams and scheduling it for June and July 2025. As a result, this edition of the tournament started from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026.
Twenty-four teams competed across six cities and nine venues, with the teams divided into six groups of four. All the qualified teams from each group played a single round-robin.
On 27 September 2023, the CAF Executive Committee meeting selected Morocco as the official host of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 edition.
The AFCON was one of the standout football tournaments of 2025, showcasing the top teams from across Africa. The AFC tournament, held every two years, consistently excites fans. Egypt, the most successful nation in the tournament’s history, boasts an impressive record.
From AFCON 2025, the top nine teams have already secured their spots in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa, Cape Verde, and the Ivory Coast have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the African qualifiers.
Here’s complete information on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations fixtures, including dates, times, venue locations, match results, ticket details, and more.
- Title Winner: Senegal (2nd title)
- Runners-up: Morocco
- Third place: Nigeria
- Fourth place: Egypt
- Top scorer: Brahim Díaz – Morocco – 5 goals
- Best player of the tournament: Sadio Mané (Senegal)
- Best goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou (Morocco)
- Fair play award: Morocco
Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Morocco Fixtures
The Africa Cup of Nations has been held every 2nd years since 1968 and features the best national teams from across the continent.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations draw in Morocco, and the tournament was successfully hosted across six cities – Rabat, Casablanca, Tangier, Marrakesh, Agadir and Fez.
The group stage has six groups (A through F), each with four teams. The teams compete in a round-robin format, and the top two from each group move on to the knockout stage.
In the Africa Cup of Nations final, Senegal claimed their second title by defeating host nation Morocco on January 18, 2026, at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Tournament Structure:
- Group Stage: 24 Teams divided into 6 Groups
- Ranking of third-placed teams: The 3rd-place team from each group are placed in this group, and the top 4 teams will qualify for the knockout stages ofthe Round of 16.
- Knockout Stage
- Round of 16
- Quarterfinal
- Semifinal
- Final
Teams and Groups
| Group A | Group B | Group C |
| Morocco Mali Zambia Comoros | Egypt South Africa Gabon Lesotho | Nigeria Tunisia Uganda Tanzania |
| Group E | Group F | Group G |
| Senegal DR Congo Benin Botswana | Algeria Burkina Faso Equatorial Guinea Sudan | Ivory Coast Cameroon Mozambique Gambia |
Group Stage Fixtures
| Teams | Group | Qualified as | Qualified Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | Group A | Host / Winners Group B | 27 September 2023 |
| Burkina Faso | Group E | Runner-Up Group L | 13 October 2024 |
| Cameroon | Group F | Winners Group J | 14 October 2024 |
| Algeria | Group E | Winners Group E | 14 October 2024 |
| DR Congo | Group D | Winners Group H | 15 October 2024 |
| Senegal | Group D | Winners Group L | 15 October 2024 |
| Egypt | Group B | Winners Group C | 13 November 2024 |
| Angola | Group B | Winners Group F | 13 November 2024 |
| Equatorial Guinea | Group E | Runner-Up Group E | 13 November 2024 |
| Ivory Coast | Group F | Runner-Up Group G | 13 November 2024 |
| Gabon | Group F | Runner-Up Group B | 14 November 2024 |
| Uganda | Group C | Runner-Up Group K | 14 November 2024 |
| South Africa | Group B | Winners Group K | 14 November 2024 |
| Tunisia | Group C | Runner-Up Group A | 14 November 2024 |
| Nigeria | Group C | Winners Group D | 14 November 2024 |
| Mali | Group A | Winners Group I | 15 November 2024 |
| Zambia | Group A | Winners Group G | 15 November 2024 |
| Zimbabwe | Group B | Runner-Up Group A | 15 November 2024 |
| Comoros | Group A | Winners Group A | 15 November 2024 |
| Sudan | Group E | Runner-Up Group F | 18 November 2024 |
| Benin | Group D | Runner-Up Group D | 18 November 2024 |
| Tanzania | Group C | Runner-Up Group H | 19 November 2024 |
| Botswana | Group D | Runner-Up Group C | 19 November 2024 |
| Mozambique | Group F | Runner-Up Group I | 19 November 2024 |
Venues
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 featured 24 teams competing across nine venues in six cities, with the possibility of more venues being added.
The opening and final matches were scheduled at the newly constructed Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, which has a seating capacity of 75,600.
- Agadir: Adrar Stadium (Capacity: 41,000)
- Casablanca: Mohammed V Stadium (Capacity: 45,800)
- Fez: Fez Stadium (Capacity: 34,500)
- Marrakesh: Marrakesh Stadium (Capacity: 41,200)
- Rabat:
- Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium (Capacity: 69,500)
- Moulay Hassan Stadium (Capacity: 22,000)
- Al Barid Stadium (Capacity: 18,000)
- Prince Moulay Abdellah Olympic Annexe Stadium (Capacity: 21,000)
- Tangier: Ibn Batouta Stadium (Capacity: 75,600)
Groups and Standing
All 24 teams were divided into groups A to F, with each group consisting of four teams.
Group A – Teams and Fixtures
Morocco wins Group A at AFCON 2025 with 7 points, advancing to the knockout stage alongside Mali on 3 points.
- Advance to the knockout stage Qualification – Morocco
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco (H) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 7 |
| 2 | Mali | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Comoros | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 2 |
| 4 | Zambia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 2 |
Group B – Teams and Fixtures
Egypt tops Group B at AFCON 2025 with 7 points from 3 matches, securing knockout stage qualification, while South Africa follows on 6 points.
- Advance to the knockout stage Qualification – Egypt
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 7 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 | Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 2 |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | −2 | 1 |
Group C – Teams and Fixtures
- Advance to the knockout stage Qualification -Nigeria
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 9 |
| 2 | Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 2 |
| 4 | Uganda | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | −4 | 1 |
Group D – Teams and Fixtures
- Advance to the knockout stage Qualification – Senegal
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 | DR Congo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 7 |
| 3 | Benin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 3 |
| 4 | Botswana | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | −7 | 0 |
Group E – Teams and Fixtures
- Advance to the knockout stage Qualification – Algeria
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 6 |
| 3 | Sudan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | −4 | 3 |
| 4 | Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | −4 | 0 |
Group F – Teams and Fixtures
- Advance to the knockout stage Qualification – Ivory Coast
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 7 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 7 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 3 |
| 4 | Gabon | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | −3 | 0 |
AFCON 2025 Full Group Stage Schedule
Local Times (GMT+1)
Sunday, 21 December 2025
- Group A: Morocco 2-0 Comoros – Rabat 1, 8:00 PM
Monday, 22 December 2025
- Group A: Mali 1-1 Zambia – Rabat 2, 3:30 PM
- Group B: Egypt 2-1 Zimbabwe – Agadir, 6:00 PM
- Group B: South Africa 2-1 Angola – Marrakech, 8:30 PM
Tuesday, 23 December 2025
- Group C: Nigeria 2–1 Tanzania – Fes, 1:00 PM
- Group C: Tunisia 3–1 Uganda – Rabat 4, 3:30 PM
- Group D: Senegal 3–0 Botswana – Tangier, 6:00 PM
- Group D: DR Congo 1–0 Benin – Rabat 3, 8:30 PM
Wednesday, 24 December 2025
- Group E: Algeria 3-0 Sudan – Rabat 2, 1:00 PM
- Group E: Burkina Faso 2-1 Equatorial Guinea – Casablanca, 3:30 PM
- Group F: Côte d’Ivoire 1-0 Mozambique – Marrakech, 6:00 PM
- Group F: Cameroon 1-0 Gabon – Agadir, 8:30 PM
Friday, 26 December 2025
- Group A: Morocco 1-1 Mali – Rabat 1, 1:00 PM
- Group A: Zambia 0-0 Comoros – Casablanca, 3:30 PM
- Group B: Egypt 1-0 South Africa – Agadir, 6:00 PM
- Group B: Angola 1-1 Zimbabwe – Marrakech, 8:30 PM
Saturday, 27 December 2025
- Group C: Nigeria 3-2 Tunisia – Fes, 1:00 PM
- Group C: Uganda 1-1 Tanzania – Rabat 3, 3:30 PM
- Group D: Senegal 1-1 DR Congo – Tangier, 6:00 PM
- Group D: Benin 1-0 Botswana – Rabat 4, 8:30 PM
Sunday, 28 December 2025
- Group E: Algeria 1-0 Burkina Faso – Rabat 2, 1:00 PM
- Group E: Equatorial Guinea 0-1 Sudan – Casablanca, 3:30 PM
- Group F: Côte d’Ivoire 1-1 Cameroon – Marrakech, 6:00 PM
- Group F: Gabon 2-3 Mozambique – Agadir, 8:30 PM
Monday, 29 December 2025
- Group A: Zambia 0-3 Morocco – Rabat 1, 6:30 PM
- Group A: Comoros 0-0 Mali – Casablanca, 6:30 PM
- Group B: Angola 0-0 Egypt – Agadir, 8:30 PM
- Group B: Zimbabwe 2-3 South Africa – Marrakech, 8:30 PM
Tuesday, 30 December 2025
- Group C: Uganda 1-3 Nigeria – Fes, 6:00 PM
- Group C: Tanzania 1-1 Tunisia – Rabat 4, 6:00 PM
- Group D: Benin 0-3 Senegal – Tangier, 8:30 PM
- Group D: Botswana 0-3 DR Congo – Rabat 3, 8:30 PM
Wednesday, 31 December 2025
- Group E: Equatorial Guinea 1-3 Algeria – Rabat 2, 6:00 PM
- Group E: Sudan 0-2 Burkina Faso – Casablanca, 6:00 PM
- Group F: Gabon 2-3 Côte d’Ivoire – Marrakech, 8:30 PM
- Group F: Mozambique 1-2 Cameroon – Agadir, 8:30 PM
Ranking of third-placed teams
- Advance to the knockout stage – Top 4 teams
| Pos | Grp | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F | Mozambique | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 3 |
| 2 | D | Benin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 3 |
| 3 | E | Sudan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | −4 | 3 |
| 4 | C | Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 2 |
| 5 | B | Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 2 |
| 6 | A | Comoros | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 2 |
Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Knockout stage
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Knockout stage started from 3 January 2026 and Final match will held on 18 January 2026.
Knockout Qualified Teams
| Group | 1st Place | Pts | 2nd Place | Pts | 3rd Place | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Morocco (H) | 7 | Mali | 3 | Comoros | 2 |
| B | Egypt | 7 | South Africa | 6 | Angola | 2 |
| C | Nigeria | 9 | Tunisia | 4 | Tanzania | 2 |
| D | Senegal | 7 | DR Congo | 7 | Benin | 3 |
| E | Algeria | 9 | Burkina Faso | 6 | Sudan | 3 |
| F | Ivory Coast | 4 | Cameroon | 4 | Mozambique | 3 |
Best 3rd-placed (qualified): Mozambique (3 pts), Benin (3), Sudan (3) and Tanzania (2)
Round of 16
Round of 16 qualified (top 2 per group + 4 best 3rd-placed):
| Date | Teams | Results | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3 17:00 | Senegal vs Sudan | 3-1 | Ibn Batouta Stadium, Tangier |
| Jan 3 20:00 | Mali vs Tunisia | 1(3)-1(2) | Mohammed V Stadium, Casablanca |
| Jan 4 17:00 | Morocco vs Tanzania | 1–0 | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat |
| Jan 4 20:00 | South Africa vs Cameroon | 1–2 | Al Medina Stadium, Rabat |
| Jan 5 17:00 | Egypt vs Benin | 3–1 | Adrar Stadium, Agadir |
| Jan 5 20:00 | Nigeria vs Mozambique | 4–0 | Fez Stadium, Fez |
| Jan 6 17:00 | Algeria vs DR Congo | 1–0 | Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat |
| Jan 6 20:00 | Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso | 3–0 | Marrakesh Stadium, Marrakesh |
Quarterfinals
| Date | Teams | Results | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9 16:00 GMT | Mali vs Senegal | 0–1 | Ibn Batouta Stadium, Tangier |
| Jan 9 19:00 GMT | Cameroon vs Morocco | 0–2 | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat |
| Jan 10 16:00 GMT | Algeria vs Nigeria | 0–2 | Marrakesh Stadium, Marrakesh |
| Jan 10 19:00 GMT | Egypt vs Ivory Coast | 3–2 | Adrar Stadium, Agadir |
Semi-finals
| Date | Teams | Results | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14 18:00 | Senegal vs Egypt | 1–0 | Ibn Batouta Stadium, Tangier |
| Jan 14 21:00 | Nigeria vs Morocco | 0(2)–0(4) | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat |
Third-place play-off
| Date | Teams | Results | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17 | Egypt vs Nigeria | 0(2)–0(4) | Mohammed V Stadium, Casablanca |
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final
| Date | Teams | Results | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18 | Senegal vs Morocco | 1–0 Pape Gueye (94′) | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat |
AFCON 2025 top scorers
5 goals
- Brahim Díaz (Morocco)
4 goals
- Mohamed Salah (Egypt)
- Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)
3 goals
- Riyad Mahrez (Algeria)
- Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco)
- Lassine Sinayoko (Mali)
- Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)
- Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast)
- Pape Gueye (Senegal)
2 goals
- Ibrahim Maza (Algeria)
- Christian Kofane (Cameroon)
- Gaël Kakuta (DR Congo)
- Geny Catamo (Mozambique)
- Omar Marmoush (Egypt)
- Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria)
- Akor Adams (Nigeria)
- Oswin Appollis (South Africa)
- Lyle Foster (South Africa)
- Pape Gueye (Senegal)
- Nicolas Jackson (Senegal)
- Cherif Ndiaye (Senegal)
- Sadio Mané (Senegal)
- Elias Achouri (Tunisia)
- Bazoumana Touré (Ivory Coast)
Who are the top players to watch in AFCON 2025?
Mohamed Salah (Egypt), Achraf Hakimi (Morocco), Victor Osimhen (Nigeria), Bryan Mbeumo (Cameroon), Wilfried Zaha (Ivory Coast), Sadio Mane (Senegal), Iliman Ndiaye (Senegal), Carlos Baleba (Cameroon), Mohamed Amoura (Algeria) and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon)
How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025?
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 is one of the biggest football tournaments in Africa, attracting global fans. In the host Country, Morocco, Société Nationale de Radio Télévision have received the broadcast rights for the AFCON 2025. Here’s how viewers around the world can watch the action live.
- USA: Live on beIN SPORTS and FuboTV
- Canada: Live on beIN SPORTS Canada
- UK: Available via Sky Sports
- Africa: SuperSport (DStv), Canal+ Afrique, and local broadcasters
- Australia: Likely on beIN SPORTS Connect or Optus Sport
- India: Streaming expected on FanCode or SonyLIV
- Europe (various): Eurosport or national broadcasters
Who is the Winner of the 2025 AFCON final?
Senegal is the winner of the 2025 AFCON final, defeating host Morocco 1-0 after extra time.
How can I buy Africa Cup of Nations 2025 tickets?
You can buy tickets for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 through the tournament’s official website. It is available in the stadium and on the Official Website.
How Many teams are participating in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025?
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 comes with 24 African teams(AFC). All the teams are divided into 6 groups of four teams.
How many teams qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025?
The 32 Best AFC teams from African confederations are ready to compete against each other for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025.
How many years is the Africa Cup of Nations 2025?
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 is the most prestigious African tournament competition between the African continental confederations of FIFA. The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 will continue its tradition of being held every two years, a practice established since its inception in 1968.
Where is the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations?
Morocco will host the 35th edition of the AFC’s tournaments, where the best 26 teams show their ability on the football field.
When and where is the AFCON 2025 Final?
The final kicks off on January 18, 2026, at 21:00 local time (20:00 UTC) at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, Morocco. This iconic 67,000-capacity stadium, renovated for the tournament, will host the decider.
Which teams are playing in the AFCON 2025 Final?
Senegal (Teranga Lions) vs Morocco (Atlas Lions). Senegal advanced by defeating Egypt in the semi-final, while Morocco overcame Nigeria. This marks Senegal’s bid for back-to-back titles and Morocco’s chance for a first win since 1976 on home soil.
Where are the AFCON fan zones located?
Fan zones are set up in host cities like Casablanca, Marrakech, and Rabat, offering live screenings, entertainment, and food. Specific locations are announced via the Yalla App or CAF social media.
Who is the Defending Champion of the Africa Cup of Nations?
Ivory Coast holds the title of defending champion after claiming victory in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
When does the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations start?
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 will begin from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2025. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the tournament schedule on January 31, 2025.
How many 2025 Africa Cup of Nations teams qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa, Cape Verde, and Ivory Coast have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Who owns the Broadcasting rights of the 2025 AFCON?
The Société Nationale de Radio Télévision have TV and broadcasting Rights for the 2025 AFCON.
All-time Winners of the Africa Cup of Nations
| Team | Titles | Winning Years |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 7 | 1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008, 2010 |
| Cameroon | 5 | 1984, 1988, 2000, 2002, 2017 |
| Ghana | 4 | 1963, 1965, 1978, 1982 |
| Nigeria | 3 | 1980, 1994, 2013 |
| Ivory Coast | 3 | 1992, 2015, 2023 |
| Algeria | 2 | 1990, 2019 |
| DR Congo | 2 | 1968, 1974 |
| Senegal | 2 | 2021, 2025 |
| Tunisia | 1 | 2004 |
| Sudan | 1 | 1970 |
| Zambia | 1 | 2012 |
| Ethiopia | 1 | 1962 |
| Morocco | 1 | 1976 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1996 |
| Congo | 1 | 1972 |
