AFCON 2025: How many players from your Premier League team are going?
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco starts on Dec. 21 - which Premier League stars are going to miss the most games? Mohamed Salah, Mbeumo, more
How many Liverpool matches will Mohamed Salah miss during AFCON?
Mohamed Salah will be a key absentee for Liverpool when he heads to the Africa Cup of Nations.
Mohamed Salah slams Liverpool treatment, hints at January exit
Mohamed Salah has hinted that he could leave Liverpool in January and suggested the club has "thrown him under the bus" amid its run of dismal form.
Can Tunisia cause an upset in Group F? (1:34)
Do South Africa have reasons to be optimistic after World Cup draw? (1:24)
Could Morocco beat Brazil in Group C at the World Cup? (1:13)
Could Mo Salah fire Egypt to World Cup success? (1:28)
Everything you need to know about AFCON 2025 in Morocco
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 takes place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Here is everything you need to know about the continent's premier men's tournament, from news, interviews, teams, and how to watch.
Troost-Ekong's dedication erased the line between Nigerians and the diaspora
William Troost-Ekong has ended his career as one of the most accomplished Super Eagles players of his generation, and one who has become a trailblazer for diaspora players in the squad.
Nigeria's 'voodoo' accusations were 'nonsense' - Ex-DRC coach
Nigeria's accusations that the Democratic Republic of Congo attempted to use 'voodoo' to influence last month's World Cup qualifying playoff final are nonsense, according to former DRC head coach Florent Ibenge.
Mane had 'no respect' in Senegal, despite Liverpool success, until he won AFCON
Senegal striker Sadio Mane says despite his successes with Liverpool, winning the English Premier League title and UEFA Champions League, he had no respect from his countrymen until he won the Africa Cup of Nations.
Man United, Premier League rivals benefit from AFCON release delay
FIFA has announced that the release date for players to travel to Africa Cup of Nations has been delayed, giving the vast majority of players an extra week of club action before joining up with their national teams.
Why has André Onana been dropped for AFCON? Who's in goal for Cameroon?
André Onana has been dropped by Cameroon for the upcoming African Cup of Nations. ESPN takes a look at how that happened and who has been picked ahead of him.
Mohamed Salah's AFCON departure date confirmed by Liverpool's Arne Slot
Mohamed Salah's departure date for the African Cup of Nations has been confirmed by Liverpool's Arne Slot.
Can South Africa win AFCON? Probably not... But they won't be far off
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has named a formidable Bafana Bafana squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, though it is probably not one that can be considered favourites to win the tournament in Morocco.
South Africa's AFCON squad - Zwane out, QPR's Smith in
Themba Zwane has been omitted from Bafana Bafana's 25-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with Shandre Campbell and Tylon Smith the two surprise inclusions.
AFCON will show Liverpool what a Salah-less future looks like
If Liverpool's hopes of reigning the crown aren't entirely extinguished, we aren't far away... Amidst the struggles of the collective, Mohamed Salah is enduring a particularly testing individual campaign.
Man United to ask AFCON nations for Mbeumo, Mazraoui, Amad travel delay
Man United are hoping to negotiate with national federations in an attempt to delay the departures of Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui and Amad Diallo for AFCON.
Achraf Hakim: I have real pride winning the African Footballer of the Year (1:22)
Did Achraf Hakimi deserve to win the African Footballer of the Year? (1:26)
Burnley's Foster leads the line in Bafana's final AFCON warm-up
Bafana Bafana will host Zambia in a friendly in Gqeberha on Saturday as they seek to put the final FIFA international window before the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco to good use.
Bremen's Boniface feels 'unlucky' in Nigeria jersey
Victor Boniface says he feels 'unlucky' with the Nigerian national team, after scoring just one goal in 13 appearances for the Super Eagles, even when his club form put him as one of Africa's brightest attacking prospects.
Blah or Brilliant? Puma unveil AFCON tournament ball
Puma and the Confédération Africaine de Football ('CAF') unveiled the match ball for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco on Monday - featuring red and green patterns inspired by Morocco's zellij art form.
Moloisane taking Bafana's 'winning mentality' back to Stellenbosch
South Africa defender Thabo Moloisane has credited Bafana Bafana players' vast experience in CAF inter-club competitions for the 'winning mentality' in Hugo Broos' squad as they head towards AFCON.
Thabo Moloisane says Bafana have a winning mentality now (1:11)
Africa Cup of Nations Standings
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mali | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zambia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comoros | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Angola | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zimbabwe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Nigeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uganda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tanzania | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Senegal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Congo DR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Botswana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Algeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burkina Faso | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sudan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameroon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mozambique | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |