AFCON 2025 Finals : Mozambique book final ticket, as curtain draws on qualifying matches

The full list of the 24 nations that will do battle in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is now complete with Mozambique booking the final ticket after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-1 on Tuesday.

The tournament, scheduled to kick off in December next year, will take place in Morocco, which qualifies automatically as the host nation.

The competition will be a mixture of the continents football powerhouses and new countries eager to make their mark on the continental stage.

Joining Morocco are several former champions, including Senegal, Algeria, Egypt, and title holders Côte d’Ivoire.

These nations secured qualification with strong performances throughout the campaign.

Nigeria, Tunisia, and South Africa also qualified, ensuring the presence of some of the continent’s most consistent teams.

The qualifiers have also marked comebacks for nations like DR Congo, Angola, and Gabon, while Botswana’s return to the tournament after many years of absences reflects the evolving competitiveness of African football. Sudan and Benin Republic also earned their places on the final day of qualifying.

Last week, Zambia, Mali, Zimbabwe, and Comoros secured their spots, completing a balanced line-up of regular contenders and emerging forces.

Equatorial Guinea and Uganda, known for their spirited performances in past editions, will also feature in Morocco.

For Botswana, this marks an end to a 12 year absence while Tanzania and Mozambique have achieved a hard-fought entry into the finals.