The excitement surrounding the prestigious upcoming tournament is reaching new heights as the qualifying matches unfold with increasing intensity. Matchdays Three and Four have delivered exhilarating encounters, with teams from 12 different groups battling with determination to secure their place on the continental stage.
So far, seven teams have confirmed their participation in the tournament, including Senegal, DR Congo, Algeria, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Egypt, and Angola. These nations have displayed their strength and skill, earning their spots early, and now stand ready to take on the best the continent has to offer. As the competition heats up, other teams continue their fight for qualification, with hopes of joining the ranks of those already confirmed.
The final two rounds of qualifiers are scheduled for next month, giving teams one last chance to prove themselves and claim a spot in the tournament. The stakes are high as each nation vies for the opportunity to represent their country on the grand stage.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is set to begin on December 21, 2025, and will run through to a grand finale on January 18, 2026. With just over a year until the competition kicks off, the stage is being set for an unforgettable tournament, where the best teams in Africa will compete for continental glory. Fans and players alike are eagerly anticipating what promises to be a thrilling spectacle of football excellence.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has provided an explanation for the postponement of the 2025 AFCON qualifying match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Libya, clarifying why the game will not take place as initially planned.