The hosting of the next edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco in 2025 promises to be a major event in the world of African football. Recent announcements by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have revealed the key dates of this highly anticipated competition, generating excitement among fans and football enthusiasts across the continent.
According to information disclosed by CAF President Patrice Motsepe, the tournament will kick off on 21 December 2025 and end with the final scheduled for 18 January 2026. These dates provide a clear time frame for the participating national teams, as well as for fans who will be able to closely follow the various clashes and highlights of this prestigious competition.
The announcement of the dates comes after necessary adjustments to the initial schedule due to various logistical and organizational constraints. Initially scheduled for the summer of 2025, the CAN Morocco 2025 has been postponed to the end of the year in order to ensure optimal organization and allow the participation of the teams in ideal conditions.
In addition to the dates of the final competition, the qualifiers will be a crucial step for the teams wishing to qualify for the final phase in Morocco. The start of the qualifiers is scheduled for September 2024, with the group draw scheduled for July 4 of the same year in South Africa. Forty-eight nations will be divided into twelve groups of four, thus offering an intense and varied sporting spectacle.
This official announcement of the dates of the CAN 2025 is already arousing the enthusiasm of supporters and football stakeholders in Africa. It marks the beginning of a new sporting adventure that promises intense emotions, exceptional performances and unforgettable moments on the Moroccan fields. The coming months will be marked by growing excitement around this major event, thus reinforcing the importance of football as a vector of passion, unity and self-improvement on the African continent.
In short, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco promises to be an unmissable event for all football lovers, and a unique opportunity to celebrate the diversity and excellence of African sport through high-level competitions and moments of sharing and conviviality. Mark your calendars, the great celebration of African football is fast approaching!