2025 AFCON Draw Pairs Angola, South Africa, Egypt

The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was held in Rabat, Morocco, where 24 teams were divided into six groups for the tournament set to take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Defending champions Côte d'Ivoire will compete in Group F alongside Cameroon, Gabon, and Mozambique, while host nation Morocco is in Group A with Mali, Zambia, and Comoros. Notably, Group B features a challenging lineup with former winners Egypt, South Africa, Angola, and Zimbabwe. The tournament promises to showcase a mix of established powerhouses and emerging teams, such as Comoros, who surprised many in the previous edition. The top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, will advance to the knockout stage. Ghana, a traditional footballing nation, notably failed to qualify for this year's tournament for the first time in 20 years.