The qualifiers for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (CAN) ended on Tuesday, November 19, finalizing the list of 24 teams for the tournament in Morocco, automatically qualified in its capacity as host country.
The final list of 24 participating nations is now known. Mozambique clinched the final spot after a 2-1 win over Guinea-Bissau. All eyes are now on Morocco, host of the tournament scheduled for December 2025.
As host country, Morocco is automatically qualified, promising an electric atmosphere as local fans support their team on home soil. With a mix of experienced teams and newcomers, this edition of the CAN promises to be an exciting showcase of the growth and diversity of African football.
Several nations that have marked the history of African football will once again be in the running for continental supremacy. Defending champions Ivory Coast will lead a group of former winners also including Senegal, Algeria and Egypt. Iconic teams like Nigeria, South Africa, and Tunisia also qualified.
CAN 2025 will also highlight nations on the rise such as the DRC, Angola, and Gabon which are regaining their place among the elite. Teams like Comoros, Zimbabwe, and Equatorial Guinea continue to surprise with their resilience.
Embodying the hope of small nations on the continental stage, Comoros, Equatorial Guinea and Uganda will bring their unique energy to the competition, as will Sudan and Benin.
List of 24 nations qualified for CAN 2025
Morocco (host)
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Algeria
RDC
Senegal
Egypt
Angola
Equatorial Guinea
Ivory Coast
Uganda
South Africa
Gabon
Tunisia
Nigeria
Zambia
Mali
Zimbabwe
Comoros
Sudan
Benign
Tanzania
Botswana
Mozambique
Morocco
