AFCON Predictions 2025 - News, Fixtures, Qualifiers & Results

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set to take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. This will be the 35th edition of the prestigious tournament, featuring 24 teams vying for the coveted title. Morocco, having previously hosted the tournament in 1988, is eager to showcase its footballing prowess and provide a memorable experience for fans. The tournament will be held across nine stadiums in six cities, with the final match scheduled at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat.

As the host nation, Morocco will be looking to end a five-decade wait for the title. The Atlas Lions aim to replicate the success of the Indomitable Lions of Côte d'Ivoire, who are the current champions. Morocco faces a challenging Group A, alongside Mali, Zambia, and Comoros. Other notable groups include Egypt facing South Africa, Angola, and Zimbabwe in Group B, and Algeria taking on Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, and Sudan in Group E. With the tournament fast approaching, excitement is building across the continent as teams prepare to battle for football supremacy.

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Ivory Coast Winners

Ivory Coast defeated Nigeria 2-1 on Sunday in the final of the African Cup of Nations (CAN). Initially trailing, the Elephants found the resources to equalize, then overthrow the Super Eagles and thus win their coveted third star. Consecration of a beautiful journey, full of emotions until the end.

Ivory Coast has broken the curse of the host country. The Elephants won their CAN at home, 18 years after Egypt, the last nation to have offered this gift to its fans. The Ivorians produced a match that reflected the image of their tournament. First led, they didn't give up and overthrew Nigeria in the CAN 2024 final (2-1).

It is also the latter who quickly stands out by weighing on the Nigerian defense. Sébastien Haller has a ball confiscated by Nwabali at the last minute (4th). Then his shot hits the post (7th). The Elephants master the match: Seko Fofana tests the Nigerian goalkeeper from afar (14th) then Gradel attempts a scissor (21st) which finds the small outside net.

Opposite, Nigeria multiplies the mistakes, breaking the rhythm of the match. On his bench, José Peseiro is furious, accusing the referee of being blind to the numerous attacks on Victor Osimhen. He received a yellow card for his vehemence and the cool-down break came at just the right time to calm things down.

Top Bookmaker Favorites & Contenders

The following teams are considered to be the favourites to win AFCON 2024. These teams all have strong squads with a mix of experienced players and talented youngsters. They are also all well-coached and have a good track record in recent tournaments.

Nigeria

Nigeria (3-time champions) are the current favourites, according to most bookmakers. They have a very talented squad, led by Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze, and Alex Iwobi. They also have a good mix of experience and youth.

Egypt

Egypt (7-time champions) are another strong contender. They have a lot of experience at the international level and some world-class players, including Mohamed Salah.

Ghana

Ghana (4-time champions) are also a good team to watch. They have a lot of exciting young players, such as Thomas Partey and Mohammed Kudus. They are also well-coached by Otto Addo.

Senegal

Senegal (reigning champions) are the reigning champions and they will be determined to defend their title. They have a very strong squad, led by Sadio Mane and Kalidou Koulibaly.

Morocco

Morocco are another team to watch. They have a very talented squad, led by Achraf Hakimi and Hakim Ziyech. They also have a good coach in Walid Regragui.

Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast are also a strong team. They have a lot of experience at the international level and some world-class players, such as Sebastien Haller and Nicolas Pepe.

AFCON 2025 Group Stage Draw

Group A	Group B	Group C	Group D	Group E	Group F
Morocco	Egypt	Nigeria	Senegal	Algeria	Côte d'Ivoire
Mali	South Africa	Tunisia	DR Congo	Burkina Faso	Cameroon
Zambia	Angola	Uganda	Benin	Equatorial Guinea	Gabon
Comoros	Zimbabwe	Tanzania	Botswana	Sudan	Mozambique

AFCON Betting Tips

To select our TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2025 betting tips, feedinco reviews all of the previous match fixtures and take into account form, player quality and injury news. We then look at the odds for the teams playing in the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2025 to find games that offer great value and in turn great returns.

We create the best bets and share them on this page, during which we will also be sharing a variety of Afcon betting tips on our main tips pages too. Either the bet of the day, accumulator or Draw predictions you will find it here. Check the below dediction Tips pages that we will offer TotalEnergies CAF 2024 tips.

• Accumulator Tips
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AFCON Stadiums in Morocco

• Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah (Rabat) - 69,500 seats Location
• Stade Al Barid (Rabat) - 18,000 seats Location
• Stade Olympique Annexe Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah (Rabat) - 21,000 seats Location
• Complexe Sportif Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan (Rabat) - 22,000 seats Location
• Complexe Sportif Mohammed V (Casablanca) - 45,000 seats Location
• Grand Stade d’Agadir (Agadir) - 41,144 seats Location
• Grand Stade de Marrakech (Marrakech) - 41,245 seats Location
• Complexe Sportif de Fes (Fes) - 35,468 seats Location
• Grand Stade de Tanger (Tangier) - 45,000 seats Location

Who won the last AFCON?

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) concluded with Ivory Coast emerging as the champions. They defeated Nigeria 2-1 in the final held on February 11, 2024, at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan. Franck Kessié and Sébastien Haller scored the decisive goals for Ivory Coast, overturning Nigeria's early lead from William Troost-Ekong. This victory marked Ivory Coast's third AFCON title, cementing their status as one of Africa's football powerhouses.



The tournament, hosted by Ivory Coast, featured 24 teams and showcased some thrilling matches and outstanding performances. South Africa secured third place by defeating DR Congo in the third-place match. The tournament not only highlighted the talent and passion for football across the continent but also provided a platform for players to shine on the international stage.