AFCON 2025: The field is set! Draw completed for finals in Morocco

The groups have been drawn for the 35th edition of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after the final draw was held on Monday, January 27, at the Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat, Morocco.

This year’s tournament will be held from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, with Morocco serving as the host nation.

The draw placed twenty-four qualified teams into six groups composed of four teams each.

The Groups

Here is the breakdown of the groups for AFCON 2025:

Group A: Morocco, Mali, Zambia, Comoros

Group B: Egypt, South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe

Group C: Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania

Group D: Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, Botswana

Group E: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan

Group F: Côte d’Ivoire (holders), Cameroon, Gabon, Mozambique

Tournament Highlights

Host Nation: Morocco

Dates: December 21, 2025 – January 18, 2026

Edition: 35th

AFCON Legacy: Record-Breaking Champions

Egypt remains the record-holder with seven titles, followed by Cameroon with five.

Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria each have three titles to their names.

Twelve of the twenty four participating teams have previously lifted the AFCON trophy, collectively boasting a staggering twenty-eight championships.