Ghana missing as Nigeria and 23 countries qualify for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco
Ahead of the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, 24 teams are ready to compete for the prestigious trophy in Morocco.
Ghana will be absent as they failed to qualify from their group as Nigeria's Super Eagles seek their fourth title.
The defending champions Cote d’Ivoire also booked a spot as they will be aiming to defend their title, Egypt and Senegal also booked a place in the championship.
𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐠𝐨! 🏆 #AFCON2025 pic.twitter.com/E2xIVDc0YF
— CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) November 19, 2024
The final three qualifiers, Mozambique, Botswana, and Tanzania, secured their spots after a thrilling round of matches.
Host nation Morocco will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage, having achieved a perfect record in the qualifiers.
Here's a look at all the qualified teams:
- Morocco
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Algeria
- DR Congo
- Senegal
- Egypt
- Angola
- Gabon
- Uganda
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Benin Republic
- Comoros
- Sudan
- Equatorial Guinea
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Zimbabwe
- Mali
- Zambia
- Tunisia
- Mozambique
- Botswana
- Tanzania
24/24. The plane to #AFCON2025 is ready to take off! ✈️ pic.twitter.com/0IQ14QKOKQ
— CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) November 19, 2024
The tournament will kick off on December 21, 2025, and continue until January 18, 2026.