The stage is set for the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), as the final list of 24 qualifying teams was confirmed following Mozambique’s decisive 2-1 victory over Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday. The tournament, scheduled for December 2025, will bring the best of African football to Morocco, which automatically qualifies as the host nation.
This edition promises a thrilling mix of perennial powerhouses and ambitious rising teams. Joining Morocco are past champions like Senegal, Algeria, Egypt, and defending titleholders Côte d’Ivoire, all of whom delivered commanding performances during the qualifiers. African football giants Nigeria, Tunisia, and South Africa will also compete, ensuring a formidable presence of heavyweights.
The qualifiers were marked by impressive comebacks and breakthroughs. DR Congo, Angola, and Gabon secured their spots, while Botswana’s return after a 12-year absence highlights the growing competitiveness of African football.
Sudan and Benin claimed their tickets to Morocco on the final day of qualification, capping a dramatic campaign. Earlier qualifiers like Zambia, Mali, Zimbabwe, and Comoros add depth to the tournament’s line-up, with Equatorial Guinea and Uganda poised to continue their tradition of spirited performances.
Tanzania and Mozambique also earned their places after hard-fought campaigns, underscoring the rising standards of football across the continent.
As anticipation builds, the 2025 AFCON promises to be a showcase of Africa’s footballing prowess, with established stars and emerging talents ready to shine on the grand stage. With the full line-up confirmed, fans can look forward to a tournament rich in excitement, drama, and the passion that defines African football.
Below is a list of 24 countries qualified for TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2025
- Morocco (Hosts)
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Algeria
- DR Congo
- Senegal
- Egypt
- Angola
- Equatorial Guinea
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Uganda
- South Africa
- Gabon
- Tunisia
- Nigeria
- Zambia
- Mali
- Zimbabwe
- Comoros
- Sudan
- Benin
- Tanzania
- Botswana
- Mozambique
