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The article details the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 tournament in Morocco. It provides a breakdown of the teams, divided into six groups (A-F), and the tournament format. The top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, will advance to the knockout stage. The article also lists the match schedule for the group stage, including dates, times, and venues for each game, starting December 21st and running through December 31st. The knockout stages including the round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, third-place play-off and the final, including the dates and venues.

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AFCON 2025: Groups, Schedule, and Venues Revealed for Morocco Tournament

Rabat, Morocco – The stage is set for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, as Morocco prepares to host Africa’s premier football tournament. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the groups, match schedule, and venues for the highly anticipated event, kicking off on December 21st.

The tournament features 24 teams, divided into six groups. Group A includes hosts Morocco, Mali, Zambia, and Comoros. Group B consists of Egypt, South Africa, Angola, and Zimbabwe. Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania make up Group C, while Group D features Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, and Botswana. Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, and Sudan are in Group E, and Group F is comprised of Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Gabon, and Mozambique.

The group stage will take place from December 21st to December 31st, with matches held in various stadiums across Morocco, including Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium (Rabat), Stade Mohammed V (Casablanca), Adrar Stadium (Agadir), Marrakesh Stadium (Marrakesh), Fez Stadium (Fez), Ibn Batouta Stadium (Tangier), Al Barid Stadium, and Moulay Hassan Stadium.

The top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, will advance to the knockout stage, beginning with the round of 16 on January 3rd, 2025. The quarter-finals are scheduled for January 9th and 10th, followed by the semi-finals on January 14th. The third-place playoff will be held on January 17th, and the final will take place on January 18th at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

Fans and teams alike are eagerly anticipating the start of AFCON 2025, as Morocco gears up to host a thrilling tournament that celebrates the best of African football.

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