AFCON 2025: Key details and what to expect

With an expanded 24-team field and several major nations seeking to recover from underwhelming 2023 campaigns, the competition arrives with both historical weight and renewed competitive tension.

FIFA gives clubs extra week before releasing AFCON stars

Star players such as Mohamed Salah, Bryan Mbeumo and Achraf Hakimi will be able to play for their clubs for an extra week until December 15 before joining their national teams at the Africa Cup of Nations, FIFA said on Wednesday.

AFCON Group E: Algeria, Burkina Faso set for competitive group

Algeria enter seeking redemption, Burkina Faso continue their pursuit of a breakthrough title, Equatorial Guinea maintain their reputation for upsetting stronger opposition, and Sudan look to build on a revived qualification campaign.

Cameroon sack coach, drop Onana for AFCON

Cameroon have sacked Belgian coach Marc Brys and dropped Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from December 21 in Morocco.

Broos makes bold calls as Bafana squad for Afcon unveiled

Hugo Broos has named his final 25-man Bafana Bafana squad for the Africa Cup of Nations later this month – and in doing so, may have offered the clearest indication yet of who he trusts to lead South Africa into next year’s 2026 World Cup in North America.

AFCON Group C: Powerhouse Nigeria lead evolving Tunisia, Tanzania

Nigeria enter with historic weight and a squad built for a deep run, while Tanzania arrive on the back of unprecedented progress.

AFCON Group B: Bafana, Egypt headline complex battlefield

Egypt enter AFCON 2025 as perennial contenders with unmatched continental pedigree, while Bafana Bafana arrive buoyed by renewed stability and recent qualification success.

AFCON Group A: Morocco lead competitive field

Morocco enter the Africa Cup of Nations as hosts and group favourites, returning to the continental stage with strong form and a deep, experienced squad.

Watch: 2025 AFCON Preview

In exactly 50 days and counting, the continents biggest tournament kicks off in Morocco.

Spain move to 1st, France up to 2nd in new FIFA world rankings

Spain have returned to the top of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking for the first time since 2014, replacing Argentina who drop to 3rd after also being passed by France who are now in 2nd place.