The Super Eagles will discover their group stage opponents for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) when the draws are conducted on Monday, January 27.
This highly anticipated event marks the beginning of another quest for African football supremacy for the Super Eagles as they look to add to their three African titles.
Having reached the final in the last edition hosted by the Ivory Coast, Nigeria fell narrowly short, losing 2-1 to the hosts.
With that disappointment still fresh, the team, led by Head Coach Eric Chelle, aims to make amends and secure their fourth AFCON title.
A total of 24 teams will compete in this year’s tournament, including defending champions Ivory Coast, record champions Egypt, hosts Morocco, and other heavyweights like Senegal and Cameroon.
The stage is set for an exciting competition that celebrates the best of African football, as Morocco get set to host Africa for the first time since 1988.
There are other smaller countries like the Comoros, Botswana, Uganda and Tanzania who will look to upset the odds.
When and where is the AFCON 2025 draw?
The AFCON 2025 draw will take place on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 9 PM EAT/6PM/GMT.
The venue for the ceremony is the elegant Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat, Morocco.
Tournament dates and venues
The tournament is scheduled to run from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Matches will be held across six cities in Morocco, including the Mohammed V Complex (Casablanca) and Moulay Abdellah Complex (Rabat).
Other host cities are Agadir, Marrakech, Fez, and Tangier.
AFCON 2025 draw Pots
The teams have been divided into four pots based on their rankings and performances:
- Pot 1: Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria, and Ivory Coast.
- Pot 2: Cameroon, Mali, Tunisia, South Africa, DR Congo, and Burkina Faso.
- Pot 3: Gabon, Angola, Zambia, Uganda, Equatorial Guinea, and Benin.
- Pot 4: Mozambique, Comoros, Tanzania, Sudan, Zimbabwe, and Botswana.
What’s next?
The 24 teams will be drawn into six groups, each consisting of four sides. The top two teams in each group and the four best third-placed sides advance to the Round of 16.
How to watch the draw
Fans can follow the live broadcast of the draw on CAF’s official platforms.
It will also be available on Supersport for Nigerian viewers.
