This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press – Sports
The year 2025 marks a milestone for football fans in Africa, as the Confederation of Africa (CAF) will host a series of continental and global tournaments, including all age groups, with clubs and teams from across the continent participating in the competitions the most important international ones.
Most notable continental championships:
African Nations Championship (CHAN): It will be held in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, between February 1 and 28.
African Cup of Nations (CAN): organized by Morocco from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026.
African Women’s Cup of Nations: in Morocco, July 5 to 26.
Youth Championships:
U-17 in Morocco (March 30 – April 19).
U-20 in Ivory Coast (April 26 – May 25).
African clubs on the international scene:
Club World Cup: it will take place in the United States (June 14 – July 13), with the participation of Egypt Al-Ahly, Tunisian Esperance, Sun Downs of South Africa and Wydad Athletic Club.
Beach Soccer World Cup: organized by the Seychelles (May 1-11), with the participation of Senegal and Mauritania.
2026 World Cup Qualifiers:
The continental qualifiers will take place from March to October to determine Africa’s representatives in the final.
Forecast 2025:
The emergence of African football on the global stage with multiple participations reflects the continued growth of the sport on the continent, with the promise of great excitement for football fans.
