With the qualification phase nearing its conclusion, 15 teams have secured their places in the much-anticipated TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, set to be hosted by Morocco.
Thursday's Matchday 5 results added six new nations — Nigeria, Tunisia, South Africa, Uganda, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon — to the list of qualified teams, intensifying the excitement as the tournament draws closer.
These newly confirmed teams join a lineup featuring both perennial powerhouses and resurgent sides. Host nation Morocco automatically qualified, while early performances saw giants like Senegal and Algeria earn their spots well ahead of time. Traditional AFCON stalwarts Egypt and reigning champions Cote d'Ivoire, both with storied histories and multiple titles, also secured their places, promising a fiercely competitive tournament.
The tournament welcomes the return of DR Congo, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, each looking to make their mark after periods of absence. Uganda and Gabon, teams eager to showcase their growth on the continental stage, bring renewed ambition as they aim for deeper tournament runs. South Africa’s qualification symbolizes a comeback to the spotlight after recent setbacks, sparking hopes of a strong showing.
While these 15 teams are confirmed, the qualifiers are far from over. Matches on Friday and Saturday will continue the Matchday 5 action, with Matchday 6 next week determining the final slots to complete the 24-nation lineup. As anticipation builds, top African sides and promising challengers will battle for the coveted remaining spots, setting the stage for an exciting showdown in Morocco in 2025.
**List of Qualified Teams for TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2025:**
- Morocco
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Algeria
- DR Congo
- Senegal
- Egypt
- Angola
- Equatorial Guinea
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Uganda
- South Africa
- Gabon
- Tunisia
- Nigeria
The continent's eyes are now set on the upcoming fixtures as teams fight for a place in one of Africa’s most prestigious football events.
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