The king of African football, the Africa Cup of Nations, is set to experience a historic edition in 2025, with Morocco as host. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) recently announced the postponement of the tournament to December 2025, a decision that comes after a series of successive postponements since the 2021 and 2023 editions.
Initially scheduled to take place in July-August to avoid any conflict with the FIFA Club World Cup, scheduled in the United States in June and July 2025, the 2025 AFCON was ultimately postponed due to a crowded schedule. This new scheduling over two consecutive years, from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026 in Morocco, marks a turning point in the history of the competition.
This change in the calendar aims to ensure the participation of players playing in Europe and taking part in the UEFA Champions League, thus avoiding any conflict of dates with the final phase matches. A decision welcomed by players in the world of football, ensuring greater availability of African talents to represent their country in this major competition.
CAF’s flexibility in changing its calendars since the 2012 AFCON demonstrates its desire to adapt the tournament to the contemporary challenges of world football. This postponement of the 2025 AFCON is part of a logic of harmonizing calendars to offer players the best conditions to shine for both their club and their national team.
Morocco is already preparing to host this major event in African football, offering its hospitality and passion for the king of sports. The continent’s supporters are getting ready to vibrate to the rhythm of the exploits of their national teams, ready to support their heroes on the road to continental glory.
In conclusion, the CAN 2025 in Morocco promises to be an exceptional edition, marked by major sporting and organizational challenges. Africa is once again demonstrating its ability to adapt to the challenges of modern football, thus offering football fans an unforgettable spectacle. See you in December 2025 to experience this unique and intense sporting adventure together.