L’year 2025 promises to be exciting for African Football, with major events to follow closely. Here is the top 5 major events which will mark the king of sport on the continent in 2025.
1- January 2025: The draw for CAN Morocco 2025
The January 27the African Cup of Nations draw (CAN) Morocco 2025 will set the tone. All eyes will be on Rabatthe Moroccan capital where the 24 qualified countries will discover their opponents for the group stage. A key moment which will officially launch preparations for this flagship competition scheduled for the end of the year.
2- April – May 2025: The final phase of the CAN U20 in Ivory Coast
A few months later, the spotlight will turn to the Ivory Coastwhich will host the CAN U20. Of April 26 to May 18the young hopes of African football will have the opportunity to shine on a continental stage. Ironically, the young Elephants will not be part of the party. Eliminated in the semi-finals of UFOA-B tournamentthey should miss the competition they host.
3- May – June 2025: The Champions League final
Interclub football will not be left out. There Champions League African will end in style with a final in two legs: the first leg scheduled for May 24 and the return on June 1. A double confrontation which will crown the best team on the continent.
4- November 2025: African ambassadors for the 2026 World Cup known
But one of the most anticipated moments of the year 2025 will undoubtedly be the qualifications for the 2026 World Cup. For the first time in history, Africa will send nine representatives to the competition, with a possible tenth via intercontinental dams. In November 2025the verdict will fall and we will know the teams which will defend the colors of the continent at Canadaau Mexico and to UNITED STATES in 2026. This will be a big step for African football, which hopes to make history on the world stage.
5- The final phase of CAN Morocco 2025
Finally, the year will end in apotheosis with the CAN in Morocco. This tournament, considered the showcase of African football, promises to be grandiose. With modern infrastructurethe Cherifian Kingdom is ready to offer a memorable competition of December 21, 2025 au January 18, 2026.
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