The Mohammed V Theater of Rabat was the decor of a key moment for African football this Monday evening. It is here that the 24 teams qualified for the African Cup of Nations 2025 discovered their opponents in a good -natured atmosphere, under the eyes of prestigious guests, including several African legends like Patrick Mboma and Essam El Hadary.
A draw that officially launches the 35th CAN
Morocco, host of the competition, and Algeria, a 2019 African champion, knew that the task would be difficult before the draw, and the latter confirmed it. The two nations inherited from reported groups, where the fight for qualification promises to be fierce.
This edition of the CAN, organized in Morocco, will be marked by the absence of great nations such as Ghana and Guinea, however among the historic selections of the continent. Despite everything, the set remains very high with teams like Côte d'Ivoire, title holder, or Senegal, which has shone in recent years.
A tournament rich in issues and absent size
Morocco, organizing country, finally hopes to win a trophy that has escaped it since 1976. With talents like Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Diaz, the Atlas Lions assert themselves as serious candidates for the coronation.
Algeria, carried by players like Riyad Mahrez and Amine Gouiri, also addresses competition with ambition. But the draw was not favorable to him, the Fennecs having to face formidable adversaries from the group stage.
A competition that promises a lot
Besides Morocco and Algeria, other great nations will have their say. Côte d'Ivoire, sacred during the previous edition, will seek to defend its title and to enter history with a double. Senegal of Sadio Mané, Nigeria of Admola Lookman and Cameroon of André Onana will also be serious contenders for the final victory.
This draw promises intense clashes from the group phase. With nations focused on the starting line, each match will be a fight. Supporters can already dream of memorable moments in this CAN 2025 which promises to be historic.
The six CAN 2025 groups:
Group A: Morocco, Mali, Zambia, Comoros
Group B: Egypt, South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe.
Group C: Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania.
Group D: Senegal, RD Congo, Benin, Botswana
Group E: Algeria, Burkina-Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan.
Group F: Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Gabon, Mozambique
