With only a few matches remaining in the qualifiers, 15 teams have secured their places in the eagerly awaited TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, which will take place in Morocco.
Thursday’s results on Matchday 5 saw six more nations—Nigeria, Tunisia, South Africa, Uganda, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon—clinching their spots, adding to a growing list of African football powerhouses set to compete in the tournament.
The confirmed teams include a mix of regular AFCON contenders and emerging forces in African football.
Host nation Morocco automatically qualified, alongside prominent teams such as Senegal, the reigning African champions, and Algeria, who secured early qualification through consistent performances.
Egypt and title holders Côte d’Ivoire also bring strong legacies to the competition, with both countries boasting numerous AFCON titles.
Several teams are making a comeback to the continental stage. DR Congo, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea aim to make a significant impact, while Uganda and Gabon return with aspirations to progress deep into the tournament.
For South Africa, qualification marks a return to Africa’s biggest football stage after previous disappointments.
The qualification phase is not yet complete. Matches from Matchday 5 will continue into Friday and Saturday, with Matchday 6 next week poised to confirm the remaining teams, finalising the 24-nation lineup for Morocco 2025.
Anticipation is mounting as the final slots are contested, with top African teams and emerging challengers vying for a place in the action.
Countries that have qualified for CAF AFCON 2025:
Morocco
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Algeria
DR Congo
Senegal
Egypt
Angola
Equatorial Guinea
Cote d’Ivoire
Uganda
South Africa
Gabon
Tunisia
Nigeria
