21 teams secure Afcon spots as qualification race intensifies

With the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2025 just around the corner, 21 teams have now secured their places for the tournament, which will be held in Morocco next year.

Monday’s results on Matchday Six saw Sudan and Benin join the growing list of teams that have confirmed their spots at Africa’s premier football competition.

Sudan's qualification comes as a welcome achievement for the team, while Benin’s solid performance in the qualifiers ensured they sealed their place in the tournament, bringing their long-awaited return to Afcon closer to reality. These two teams now join several other African football powerhouses that have already secured their places in Morocco.

Powerhouses confirmed for Morocco 2025

The previous week saw teams like Nigeria, Tunisia, South Africa, Uganda, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon punch their tickets to the prestigious tournament.

Their qualification marks another exciting chapter for these nations, with many of them having a strong football legacy on the continental stage.

Among the confirmed teams are continental giants like Senegal, Algeria, Egypt, and the defending champions, Côte d'Ivoire. Host nation Morocco also secured automatic qualification, further adding to the tournament's star power.

Afcon fans are also excited about the return of several teams to the continental spotlight. DR Congo, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, each with their own rich football history, will be eager to make an impact. Meanwhile, Uganda and Gabon, both of whom have shown significant progress in recent years, are poised to make deep runs in the tournament.

For South Africa, their qualification marks a return to Afcon after an impressive showing in the last competition in Côte d'Ivoire. The Bafana Bafana will be eager to build on that momentum as they aim to challenge for a top spot in Morocco.

Qualification phase nears its end

As the final matches unfold this week, the qualification phase is nearing its conclusion. Matchday 6 continues into Tuesday, with a few remaining slots up for grabs, as teams battle it out for the last places in the 24-nation lineup.

The remaining spots are expected to be fiercely contested, with top African teams and rising challengers fighting for a place in what promises to be a highly competitive Afcon tournament in 2025. With the tournament less than a year away, anticipation continues to build as the final teams are confirmed for Morocco.

Football fans across Africa are eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the continent’s premier football competition, with teams from all corners of the continent preparing to showcase their talents and vie for the coveted Afcon trophy.