Tournament Overview
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (AFCON 2025) will be hosted in Morocco from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. With 24 nations competing, this edition promises festive football drama, tactical battles, and unforgettable performances. We will exiperience Africa’s finest players battle it out to see the winners
Likely Winners
- Morocco (Favourites)
- Hosts and frontrunners, Morocco are in peak form after their historic 2022 World Cup semi-final run.
- Odds place them as the top favourites (3.55) thanks to squad depth and home advantage.
- Egypt (Challengers)
- The Pharaohs, with a record seven AFCON titles, remain perennial contenders.
- Led by talisman Mohamed Salah, Egypt’s experience and knockout pedigree make them dangerous.
- Senegal (Defending Champions)
- Despite injury concerns, Senegal’s squad boasts elite talent including Ismaïla Sarr and Kalidou Koulibaly.
- Their physical style and recent success keep them in the conversation.
- Nigeria (Dark Horses)
- With attacking firepower from Victor Osimhen, Nigeria could upset the favourites.
- Their youthful squad adds unpredictability.
Top Performers to Watch
- Achraf Hakimi (Morocco) – Dynamic PSG full-back, key in both defense and attack.
- Hakim Ziyech (Morocco) – Creative playmaker, vital for unlocking defenses.
- Mohamed Salah (Egypt) – Liverpool superstar, chasing his first AFCON crown.
- Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) – Napoli striker, lethal in front of goal.
- Ismaïla Sarr (Senegal) – Pace and flair on the wings, crucial for Senegal’s attack.
Why Morocco Stand Out
- Home Advantage: Playing in front of passionate Moroccan fans.
- Recent Form: Record-breaking winning streak and World Cup success.
- Squad Depth: Balanced mix of experienced leaders and rising stars.
With Morocco leading the odds and boasting world-class talent, AFCON 2025 is shaping up to be their tournament to lose. Yet, Egypt, Senegal, and Nigeria remain formidable challengers, ensuring fans will witness one of the most competitive editions in history.
- Morocco (Hosts)
- Ivory Coast (Defending Champions)
- Senegal
- Egypt
- Nigeria
- Cameroon
- Ghana
- South Africa
- Algeria
- Tunisia
- Mali
- Burkina Faso
- DR Congo
- Guinea
- Zambia
- Cape Verde
- Equatorial Guinea
- Mauritania
- Angola
- Tanzania
- Botswana
- Mozambique
- Comoros
- Gambia
- Zimbabwe
These nations were confirmed after the qualifiers wrapped up, with Tanzania, Botswana, and Mozambique securing the final spots.
