The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the procedures and schedule for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 Qualifiers Draw, generating significant anticipation across the continent.
The event is set to take place on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Johannesburg, South Africa, at 14:30 local time (12:30 GMT).
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Details of the Draw
The draw will feature 48 African nations, including the four winners from the preliminary round—Chad, Eswatini, Liberia, and South Sudan.
These teams will be divided into 12 groups of four. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the tournament, except in the group containing host nation Morocco.
The hosts will automatically qualify in Morocco’s group, along with either the first or second-placed team based on Morocco’s position.
Participating Teams and Expectations
The confirmed participants are top footballing nations like Nigeria, and Algeria, and the reigning African champions, Côte d’Ivoire.
The qualifiers are set to kick off in September 2024, with teams gearing up to secure their spots in Africa’s premier football competition.
The event is expected to draw significant attention from fans and media alike, as teams strategize to outperform their rivals and secure a place in the finals.
Historical Context and Anticipation
The excitement is palpable as teams prepare to compete in a tournament that has historically showcased some of the best football talents on the continent.
The recent triumph of Côte d’Ivoire in the previous AFCON as hosts, where they defeated Nigeria 2-1 in a thrilling final, sets a high bar for the upcoming qualifiers and the tournament itself.
The draw ceremony will see the presence of CAF legends, representatives from the participating teams, and members of the Local Organising Committee for AFCON 2025 in Morocco.
This mix of history, talent, and competitive spirit promises to make the AFCON 2025 qualifiers a captivating prelude to the main event
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