Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Tournament Overview

African football’s finest teams and brightest stars will compete in Morocco for the Africa Cup of Nations, with Ivory Coast looking to defend their title. The tournament will feature high-profile players like Mohamed Salah and Achraf Hakimi, with the final set for January 18 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The event was rescheduled to December due to the FIFA Club World Cup, marking the first time AFCON will be held over the holiday season. Morocco is hosting the tournament across nine venues in six cities, with 24 teams participating in a round-robin format before advancing to the knockout stage.

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