With only a few matches left in the qualifiers, 15
teams have secured their places at the highly anticipated TotalEnergies CAF
Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, set to be held in Morocco.
Thursday's results on Matchday 5 saw six more nations
— Nigeria, Tunisia, South Africa, Uganda, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon — clinch
their spots, joining a growing list of African football powerhouses ready for
the tournament.
The confirmed teams represent a blend of regular AFCON
contenders and rising forces in African football.
Host nation Morocco automatically qualified, alongside
notable teams like Senegal, the reigning African champions, and Algeria, who
secured early qualification through consistent performances.
Egypt and title holders Cote d'Ivoire also bring
strong legacies to the competition, with both countries boasting numerous AFCON
titles.
Several teams have made a comeback to the continental
stage.
DR Congo, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea will look to
make an impact, while Uganda and Gabon are back with ambitions to advance deep
into the tournament.
For South Africa, qualification marks a return to
Africa’s biggest football stage after previous disappointments.
The qualification phase isn’t over yet. Matchday 5
matches continue into Friday and Saturday, with Matchday 6 next week set to
confirm the remaining teams, rounding off the 24-nation lineup for Morocco
2025.
Anticipation is building as the final slots are
contested, with top African teams and emerging challengers vying to be part of
the action.
The 15 countries qualified for TotalEnergies CAF AFCON
2025
Morocco
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Algeria
DR Congo
Senegal
Egypt
Angola
Equatorial Guinea
Cote d'Ivoire
Uganda
South Africa
Gabon
Tunisia
Nigeria
Credit - CAF online
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