Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) Full Schedule and Fixtures
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) is one of the most anticipated tournaments in international football, bringing together the best national teams across the continent. Hosted by Morocco, the competition kicks off on December 21, 2025, and runs until January 18, 2026. The tournament will feature six groups, with the top two teams from each group and the three best third-placed sides progressing to the Round of 16.
AFCON 2025 Group Stage Overview
Each group consists of four teams battling for qualification. Morocco, as hosts, are seeded in Group A and will play the opening match against Comoros at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Group A – Morocco, Mali, Zambia, Comoros
Date
Time (CET)
Match
Venue
Dec 21
8:00 PM
Morocco vs Comoros
Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat
Dec 22
3:30 PM
Mali vs Zambia
Mohammed V Stadium, Casablanca
Dec 26
1:00 PM
Morocco vs Mali
Rabat
Dec 26
3:30 PM
Zambia vs Comoros
Casablanca
Dec 29
6:30 PM
Zambia vs Morocco
Rabat
Dec 29
6:30 PM
Comoros vs Mali
Casablanca
Group B – Egypt, South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe
Date
Time (CET)
Match
Venue
Dec 22
6:00 PM
Egypt vs Zimbabwe
Adrar Stadium, Agadir
Dec 22
8:30 PM
South Africa vs Angola
Marrakesh Stadium, Marrakesh
Dec 26
6:00 PM
Egypt vs South Africa
Agadir
Dec 26
8:30 PM
Angola vs Zimbabwe
Marrakesh
Dec 29
8:30 PM
Angola vs Egypt
Agadir
Dec 29
8:30 PM
Zimbabwe vs South Africa
Marrakesh
Group C – Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania
Date
Time (CET)
Match
Venue
Dec 23
1:00 PM
Nigeria vs Tanzania
Fez Stadium, Fez
Dec 23
3:30 PM
Tunisia vs Uganda
Prince Moulay Abdellah Olympic Annex, Rabat
Dec 27
1:00 PM
Nigeria vs Tunisia
Fez
Dec 27
3:30 PM
Uganda vs Tanzania
Rabat (Annex)
Dec 30
6:00 PM
Uganda vs Nigeria
Fez
Dec 30
6:00 PM
Tanzania vs Tunisia
Rabat (Annex)
Group D – Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, Botswana
Date
Time (CET)
Match
Venue
Dec 23
6:00 PM
Senegal vs Botswana
Ibn Batouta Stadium, Tangier
Dec 23
8:30 PM
DR Congo vs Benin
Al Barid Stadium, Rabat
Dec 27
6:00 PM
Senegal vs DR Congo
Tangier
Dec 27
8:30 PM
Benin vs Botswana
Rabat (Al Barid)
Dec 30
8:30 PM
Benin vs Senegal
Tangier
Dec 30
8:30 PM
Botswana vs DR Congo
Rabat (Al Barid)
Group E – Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan
Date
Time (CET)
Match
Venue
Dec 24
1:00 PM
Algeria vs Sudan
Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat
Dec 24
3:30 PM
Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea
Mohammed V Stadium, Casablanca
Dec 28
1:00 PM
Algeria vs Burkina Faso
Rabat (Moulay Hassan)
Dec 28
3:30 PM
Equatorial Guinea vs Sudan
Casablanca
Dec 31
6:00 PM
Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria
Rabat (Moulay Hassan)
Dec 31
6:00 PM
Sudan vs Burkina Faso
Casablanca
Group F – Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Gabon, Mozambique
Date
Time (CET)
Match
Venue
Dec 24
6:00 PM
Ivory Coast vs Mozambique
Marrakesh Stadium, Marrakesh
Dec 24
8:30 PM
Cameroon vs Gabon
Adrar Stadium, Agadir
Dec 28
6:00 PM
Ivory Coast vs Cameroon
Marrakesh
Dec 28
8:30 PM
Gabon vs Mozambique
Agadir
Dec 31
8:30 PM
Gabon vs Ivory Coast
Marrakesh
Dec 31
8:30 PM
Mozambique vs Cameroon
Agadir
⚽ AFCON 2025 Knockout Stage Fixtures
Round of 16
Date
Time (CET)
Match
Venue
Jan 3
6:00 PM
Group D winners vs 3rd B/E/F
Tangier
Jan 3
8:30 PM
Group A runners-up vs Group C runners-up
Casablanca
Jan 4
6:00 PM
Group A winners vs 3rd C/D/E
Rabat
Jan 4
8:30 PM
Group B runners-up vs Group F runners-up
Rabat (Al Barid)
Jan 5
6:00 PM
Group B winners vs 3rd A/C/D
Agadir
Jan 5
8:30 PM
Group C winners vs 3rd A/B/F
Fez
Jan 6
6:00 PM
Group E winners vs Group D runners-up
Rabat (Moulay Hassan)
Jan 6
8:30 PM
Group F winners vs Group E runners-up
Marrakesh
Quarterfinals
Date
Time (CET)
Match
Venue
Jan 9
6:00 PM
Winners RO16 2 vs Winners RO16 1
Tangier
Jan 9
8:30 PM
Winners RO16 4 vs Winners RO16 3
Rabat
Jan 10
6:00 PM
Winners RO16 7 vs Winners RO16 6
Marrakesh
Jan 10
8:30 PM
Winners RO16 5 vs Winners RO16 8
Agadir
Semifinals
Date
Time (CET)
Match
Venue
Jan 14
6:00 PM
Winners QF1 vs Winners QF4
Tangier
Jan 14
8:30 PM
Winners QF3 vs Winners QF2
Rabat
Third-Place Playoff
Date
Time (CET)
Match
Venue
Jan 17
8:00 PM
Losers SF1 vs Losers SF2
Casablanca
Final – AFCON 2025
Date
Time (CET)
Match
Venue
Jan 18
8:00 PM
Winners SF1 vs Winners SF2
Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat
Other groups include strong lineups such as Nigeria and Tunisia in Group C, Senegal and DR Congo in Group D, Algeria and Burkina Faso in Group E, and Ivory Coast with Cameroon in Group F. Each group features six tightly scheduled matches that determine who advances to the knockout stage.
The Round of 16 begins on January 3, 2026, followed by the Quarterfinals (Jan 9–10), Semifinals (Jan 14), and the Third-place Playoff (Jan 17).
Round of 16: Top 2 teams from each group + 3 best third-placed teams
Quarterfinals: Winners from the first knockout stage
Semifinals: Four strongest teams fighting for a spot in the final
Final: January 18, 2026 at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat
Key Highlights of AFCON 2025
Host Nation: Morocco
Kick-off Date: December 21, 2025
Final Match: January 18, 2026 in Rabat
Top Contenders: Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria, Senegal, Algeria, Ivory Coast
The AFCON 2025 full schedule and fixtures confirm an exciting lineup of matches spread across cities like Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakesh, Tangier, Fez, and Agadir. With powerhouse nations and rising African teams all in action, this edition promises competitive football, passionate fan support, and unforgettable moments leading up to the final in Rabat.
