Africa Cup of Nations 2025
About This Tournament
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations hosted by Morocco. The continental championship of African football, featuring 24 national teams competing for the title of African champions.
Tournament Details
Sport
Soccer
Venue
Morocco
Start Date
December 21, 2025
End Date
January 18, 2026
Participants
24 teams/fighters
Format
In-Person
Organizer
CAF
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