During a virtual meeting on Friday, June 21, 2024, the CAF Executive Committee decided on the dates for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be held in Morocco.
The final match of the tournament is set for Sunday, January 18, 2026, with the competition starting on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Dr. Patrice Motsepe, the president of CAF, voiced confidence in the competition’s success during the meeting, predicting that AFCON Morocco 2025 will be the most memorable in the competition’s history.
After lengthy deliberations with multiple stakeholders, the decision was taken while taking into account the schedules of both home and foreign matches.
In addition, Dr. Motsepe highlighted the notable expansion of women’s football in Africa and expressed confidence in the triumphant hosting of the Women’s AFCON Morocco 2024.
Building solid relationships with other football associations, upholding and advancing the interests of African players, and taking African football to a worldwide platform are all priorities for CAF.
Dr. Motsepe expressed gratitude to the Moroccan government, the people of Morocco, King Mohamed VI of Morocco, the Federation Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF), its President Fouzi Lekjaa, and the Moroccan people for hosting the AFCON Morocco 2025.
The host country’s backing is essential to the tournament’s success.
