AFCON 2025 Draw Set for Monday: Who Will Face Who?

The much-anticipated draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 6 pm (GMT) at the Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat, Morocco.

The event will be a major spectacle, drawing the attention of fans from all over the world, with over 90 countries, spanning Africa, the Middle East, Europe, North and South America, set to watch the proceedings.

Football fans in Ghana will be able to catch the draw live on Max TV, while others can follow the action on CAF’s official website, CAFONLINE.COM, and on CAFTV via YouTube.

Global broadcasters, including long-time CAF partners such as beIN Sport, Canal+, SABC, Azam Media, and SNRT, will also air the event, ensuring wide accessibility for fans across multiple continents.

Additionally, the draw will be available on Free-to-Air platforms in 46 African countries, making it easy for supporters from the 24 qualifying nations to tune in.

The draw will set the stage for the tournament, which will feature 24 teams, including host nation Morocco, defending champions Côte d’Ivoire, and other top African teams such as Algeria, Egypt, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Tunisia.

The draw will determine the groups for the tournament, which is scheduled to take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.

However, the draw will carry a bittersweet feeling for Ghana. As a four-time AFCON champion, Ghana’s absence from the 2025 edition is a huge disappointment, especially after failing to qualify for the tournament.

The Black Stars’ exclusion marks a significant blow to the team and their fans, as they had hoped to add a fifth title to their illustrious AFCON history.

Despite Ghana’s absence, the 2025 AFCON promises to be an exciting tournament filled with intense competition as Africa’s best teams battle for supremacy.

Fans are eager to see how the draw unfolds and which nations will be paired together in what is sure to be a thrilling competition.