Everything you need to know about final draw of 2025 AFCON

The much-anticipated Final Draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 takes place today, Monday, 27 January 2025, at the iconic Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat.

The event will determine the group-stage opponents for the 24 qualified teams and is expected to provide plenty of drama, excitement, and anticipation across Africa.

Here is everything you know about the Final Draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025.

Key Details

• Host Nation: Morocco
• Host City: Rabat
• Date: Monday, 27 January 2025
• Time: 19:00 local time (18:00 GMT / 20:00 Cairo time)
• Venue: Mohammed V National Theatre, a historic and cultural landmark in the heart of Rabat.
• Edition: 35th
• Competition Dates: 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026

Teams in the Draw

The 24 teams qualified for the tournament are:

1. Pot 1: Morocco (hosts), Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire
2. Pot 2: Cameroon, Mali, Tunisia, South Africa, DR Congo, Burkina Faso
3. Pot 3: Gabon, Angola, Zambia, Uganda, Equatorial Guinea, Benin
4. Pot 4: Mozambique, Comoros, Tanzania, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Botswana

Notably, 12 of the 24 teams have previously won the AFCON title, sharing an impressive total of 28 championships among them. Egypt is the record holder with seven titles, followed by Cameroon (five), and Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria (three each).

Draw Assistants

African legends Mustapha Hadji, Serge Aurier, Aliou Cisse and Joseph Yobo will be assistants at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 Final Draw.

Qualifying Highlights

• Morocco: The hosts dominated Group B in the qualifiers with a perfect record (18 points), scoring 26 goals and conceding only two.
• Algeria: Topped Group 5 with 16 points, scoring 16 goals and conceding two.
• Senegal: Topped Group 12 with 16 points, scoring 10 goals and conceding just one.
• Other teams like Zambia, Côte d’Ivoire, and Tunisia also impressed with solid performances.

Legends and Special Guests

The draw will feature several African football legends, including:

• Essam El Hadary (Egypt): Record-breaking goalkeeper with four AFCON titles.
• Patrick Mboma (Cameroon): Two-time AFCON champion and former African Footballer of the Year.
• Gervinho (Côte d’Ivoire): 2015 AFCON winner.
• Mustapha Hadji (Morocco): Iconic Moroccan playmaker and former star.

Draw Procedure

The 24 teams will be placed into six groups of four. The top two teams in each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, will advance to the knockout stage.

Where to Watch the Draw

Fans worldwide can catch the action live on CAF TV (YouTube) and other major broadcasters such as beIN Sports, SuperSport, Canal+, and Azam TV, ensuring the event reaches over 90 countries.

A Historic Stage

The Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat has been adorned with the branding of the competition, reflecting the grandeur of the event. As Africa’s best prepare to learn their paths, the anticipation across the continent is at fever pitch.

The AFCON 2025 Final Draw promises to be an unforgettable moment in African football, setting the stage for Morocco to host the continent’s premier football tournament for the first time since 1988.