AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Teams Vie for Spots in Morocco’s Tournament

The anticipation for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco 2025 escalates as 48 national teams across Africa prepare for a critical round of qualifying matches. The third matchday of the qualifiers is scheduled from October 10 to October 12, 2024, promising a series of thrilling encounters spread across the continent.

A total of 24 matches are set to unfold during this period as nations compete to secure their positions in Africa’s premier football tournament. Teams are divided into 12 groups, with the top two finishers from each group not hosting the finals earning direct qualification. The host, Morocco, qualifies automatically, so its group’s results affect only ranking and preparation, not qualification.

The qualifiers will determine the lineup for the 35th edition of the AFCON, which is scheduled to take place between December 21, 2025, and January 18, 2026. This edition is poised to be one of Africa’s major sporting spectacles, with the continent’s top footballing talent on display.

The fixtures, running over three days, draw the attention of football fans and analysts alike, each match bringing teams a step closer to the prestigious tournament. Thursday, October 10, marks the start of this stretch of qualifiers, followed by further fixtures on Friday and concluding on Saturday, October 12. All match times are listed in GMT.

Sports enthusiasts can follow the action and obtain results and highlights from the matches via CAFonline.com, ensuring that they remain updated on the progress of their favorite teams.