TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 Draw: Teams, Groups, and Fixtures Revealed
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final draw took center stage at the Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat, Morocco, on Monday, 27 January. This highly anticipated event outlined the tournament’s pathway, showcasing matchups for Africa’s top 24 teams as they battle for continental supremacy. Scheduled to run from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, the tournament will span six host cities and nine world-class stadiums across Morocco.
AFCON Draw: Morocco Headlines Group A in Home Soil Showdown
As hosts, Morocco takes the spotlight in Group A alongside Mali, Zambia, and Comoros. This group promises fierce competition, with Morocco aiming to leverage home advantage to progress to the knockout stages. The Atlas Lions are eager to reclaim glory, hosting the AFCON for the first time since 1988.
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Egypt Faces Southern African Powerhouses in AFCON Group B
Record seven-time winners Egypt lead Group B, squaring off against Southern African rivals South Africa, Angola, and Zimbabwe. This group sets the stage for thrilling encounters as Egypt looks to reassert its dominance on the African football scene.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles Take on Familiar Foes in Group C
In Group C, Nigeria will lock horns with Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania. With Nigeria’s rich history in the competition, the Super Eagles are favorites to top the group. This mix of North, West, and East African football styles will undoubtedly deliver exciting clashes.
Champions Senegal Leads Group D
Defending champions Senegal face a challenging Group D lineup, including DR Congo, Benin, and Botswana. Led by their talismanic stars, Senegal will aim to retain their crown and secure consecutive titles.
Algeria Targets Second Title in Group E
Algeria, winners in 2019, take on Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, and Sudan in Group E. The Desert Foxes will rely on their star-studded squad to emerge from this competitive pool.
Defending Champions Côte d’Ivoire Battle Rivals in Group F
Group F is a classic “group of death,” featuring Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Gabon, and Mozambique. With five-time champions Cameroon and defending champions Côte d’Ivoire clashing, expect fireworks in every match.
Path to Knockout Rounds
The top two teams from each group and the four best third-placed sides will progress to the Round of 16. The stakes are high as teams aim to etch their names in African football history.
African Legends Add Glamour to the Draw
The draw featured iconic African football legends such as Serge Aurier, Aliou Cissé, Joseph Yobo, and Mustapha Hadji, adding prestige to the ceremony, which was broadcast in over 90 countries worldwide.
