CAN 2025: the draw for the group stage will take place at the Mohammed V Theater

While the Mohammed VI Football complex has White emerged as the most likely option, the Confederation of African Football lifted the veil, Wednesday evening, on the site which should host the draw ceremony for the group stage of the African Cup of Nations 2025. Indeed, representatives of African federations and the continent’s former glories will meet at the Mohammed V National Theater in Rabat on January 27 to announce the composition of the six groups for the 2025 edition of the CAN. “The Confederation of African Football is delighted to announce that the official draw for the CAF African Cup of Nations TotalEnergies, Morocco 2025, will take place within the prestigious framework of Mohammed V National Theater from Rabat, Monday January 27, at 7 p.m. local time. Inaugurated in 1961 by King Hassan II in homage to his father, the Mohammed V National Theater is an architectural gem located in the heart of the Moroccan capital. It embodies the elegance and rich cultural heritage of Morocco, a country which is preparing to proudly host a memorable edition of the CAN,” CAF announced on its official website on Wednesday.

For the supreme body of African football, the evening of January 27 will constitute an exceptional moment in a unique setting: “CAF promises a unique evening full of emotions, where sport and culture will intertwine to offer a grandiose spectacle . This celebration will reflect the uniqueness of Moroccan culture and the excellence of the organization of this 35th edition of the African Cup of Nations. Football fans around the world will be able to experience this exceptional moment live on the official CAF platforms and with partner broadcasters, for an unforgettable immersive experience. The draw ceremony should also offer a first pledge of confidence to continental partners, who will discover, if necessary, the exceptional capabilities of the Kingdom in terms of organizing large-scale international events.