Ghana missing as Nigeria and 23 countries qualify for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco

Ghana missing as Nigeria and 23 countries qualify for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco

Hassan Abdulsalam 07:25 - 20.11.2024

24 countries have qualified for the AFCON in Morocco which is scheduled for December 21, 2025, and continue until January 18, 2026.

Ahead of the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, 24 teams are ready to compete for the prestigious trophy in Morocco.

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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.

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

The tournament will kick off on December 21, 2025, and continue until January 18, 2026.

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