Afcon 2025 draw: A look into the future of African football
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The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) has been made, and it's sure to be an exciting tournament. The 24 qualified teams have been drawn into six groups of four, and the matches will be played in six different countries across the continent.
The defending champions, Senegal, will be looking to retain their title, but they will face stiff competition from the likes of Egypt, Nigeria, and Cameroon. Other teams to watch include Morocco, Tunisia, and Ghana.
The tournament will be played from June 12 to July 12, 2025. The final will be held at the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon.
The draw for the 2025 Afcon was held in Yaounde, Cameroon, on Tuesday, January 17. The ceremony was attended by CAF president Patrice Motsepe and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
The draw was conducted by former Cameroon international Samuel Eto'o. The 24 qualified teams were drawn into six groups of four.
The six groups are as follows:
- Group A: Algeria, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Senegal
- Group B: Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Madagascar, Zambia
- Group C: Cameroon, Comoros, Kenya, Morocco
- Group D: Angola, Botswana, Egypt, South Africa
- Group E: Benin, Guinea, Malawi, Nigeria
- Group F: DR Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Tunisia
The top two teams from each group will qualify for the knockout stages. The knockout stages will consist of a round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a final.
The 2025 Afcon is sure to be an exciting tournament. The best teams in Africa will be competing for the title, and there are sure to be some surprises along the way.
Fans can expect to see some of the best players in the world in action. Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah, Riyad Mahrez, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are just a few of the stars who are expected to play in the tournament.
The 2025 Afcon is a great opportunity for African football to showcase its talent to the world. The tournament will be a celebration of African football, and it is sure to be a memorable event.