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The highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 draw has taken place, and the six groups have been confirmed, according to Daily Post. The tournament, which is scheduled to kick off on December 21, 2025, and conclude on January 18, 2026, will feature 24 teams from across the African continent.
The draw, which was conducted in a ceremony, saw the 24 qualified teams divided into six groups of four teams each. The groups were drawn based on a seeding system, with the top-ranked teams in each group being placed in separate pots to ensure a balanced and competitive draw.
The Six Groups For AFCON 2025 Are As Follows:
Group A is headed by host nation Morocco, who will be looking to make a strong impression in front of their home fans. They will be joined by Mali, Zambia, and Comoros, who will all be looking to cause an upset and advance to the next round.
Group B features one of the most successful teams in AFCON history, Egypt, who will be looking to dominate the group. They will be joined by South Africa, Angola, and Zimbabwe, who will all be looking to give the Egyptians a run for their money.
Group C is headed by Nigeria, who will be looking to navigate a tricky group that also features Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania. The Nigerians will be looking to use their experience and skill to advance to the next round, but they will face stiff competition from the other teams in the group.
Group D features the current champions, Senegal, who will be looking to defend their title. They will be joined by DR Congo, Benin, and Botswana, who will all be looking to cause an upset and advance to the next round.
Group E is headed by Algeria, who will be looking to make a strong impression in a group that also features Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, and Sudan.
The Algerians will be looking to use their experience and skill to advance to the next round, but they will face stiff competition from the other teams in the group.
Finally, Group F features a number of teams that will be looking to make a strong impression, including Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Gabon, and Mozambique.Tap Here To Read Full Details
This group is likely to be one of the most competitive and unpredictable, with all four teams having a realistic chance of advancing to the next round.
