The stage for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which is to be hosted in Morocco is set to showcase yet another edition of Africa’s footballing prowess, starting on December 21, 2025. This 35th edition of the tournament will feature 24 teams competing strongly for the continent’s most prestigious football tournament. Here’s an analysis of the qualified teams and their key strengths.

Qualified Teams

1. Host Nation: Morocco

2. Other Qualified Teams: Algeria, Angola, Benin Republic, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Comoros, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Team-by-Team Strength Analysis

Morocco (Host) has a solid infrastructure and a golden generation led by stars like Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Diaz. Their historic World Cup 2022 semi-final run proves their global competitiveness. Above all, they will aim to leverage home advantage to clinch their first AFCON title since 1976.

Algeria, another North-African country to secure the qualification ticket who have a compact team play and technical quality, led by Riyad Mahrez. The 2019 AFCON champions are always a strong contender. Adding to Algeria teams’ strength is their blend of youth and experience makes Algeria one of the favorites.

Senegal, the 2022 African champions also secured their qualification ticket in the upcoming AFCON tournament, Senegal present strength lies in their disciplined side led by Sadio Mané. Senegal’s balance in defense and attack makes them formidable. The Lions of Teranga are eager to win the title if they maintain their tactical discipline.

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