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AFCON 2025 Kicks Off in Morocco This December!

12/19/2025

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Morocco Hosts AFCON 2025

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 tournament starts in Morocco on December 21, 2025.
The tournament features 24 national teams.
The event runs through Christmas and New Year and ends on January 18, 2026, across six cities.
Ivory Coast, the defending champions, aim to retain the title as Morocco hosts after successes including the Arab Cup.
Morocco will face Comoros in the opening match.

History

Historical Context

The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Egypt from June 21 to July 19, marked a pivotal expansion from 16 to 24 teams, reflecting the growing competitiveness of African football. Algeria won their second title since 1990, while the upcoming 2025 tournament in Morocco aims to further enhance regional cooperation and economic growth through sports tourism, building on this legacy.

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Morocco Hosts AFCON 2025

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 tournament starts in Morocco on December 21, 2025.
The tournament features 24 national teams.
The event runs through Christmas and New Year and ends on January 18, 2026, across six cities.
Ivory Coast, the defending champions, aim to retain the title as Morocco hosts after successes including the Arab Cup.
Morocco will face Comoros in the opening match.

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