With only a few matches remaining in the qualifiers, 15 teams have secured their spots in the highly anticipated TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, set to take place in Morocco.
Thursday’s results on Matchday 5 saw six more nations—Nigeria, Tunisia, South Africa, Uganda, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon—book their places, joining a growing list of African football powerhouses ready for the tournament.
The confirmed teams include a mix of traditional AFCON contenders and rising forces in African football. Host nation Morocco automatically qualified, along with strong teams like Senegal and Algeria, who secured early spots with consistent performances.
Egypt and defending champions Côte d’Ivoire bring their rich legacies to the competition, both with multiple AFCON titles under their belts.
Meanwhile, several teams are making a comeback to the continental stage. DR Congo, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea aim to make a strong impact, while Uganda and Gabon return with hopes of advancing far in the tournament.
South Africa’s qualification marks a return to Africa’s premier football competition after previous setbacks.
Though the qualification phase is not over, with Matchday 5 continuing into Friday and Saturday, Matchday 6 next week will confirm the remaining teams, completing the 24-nation lineup for Morocco 2025.
The race for the final slots is intensifying, with top African teams and emerging challengers eager to secure their place in the tournament.
The 15 teams qualified for TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2025 so far are:
– Morocco
– Burkina Faso
– Cameroon
– Algeria
– DR Congo
– Senegal
– Egypt
– Angola
– Equatorial Guinea
– Côte d’Ivoire
– Uganda
– South Africa
– Gabon
– Tunisia
– Nigeria