The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been postponed by six months. The tournament, which was originally scheduled to take place in June and July 2025, will now be held in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
This decision was made to avoid a clash with the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in June and July 2025. The CAF Executive Committee met in Cairo, Egypt, and decided to move the tournament to ensure that it does not conflict with the Club World Cup, which features 32 teams and is expected to attract a significant following.
The AFCON is one of the most prestigious football tournaments in Africa, and it is expected to feature 24 teams from across the continent. Morocco was awarded the hosting rights in September 2023, after Guinea was stripped of the rights due to inadequate preparations.
The tournament was initially scheduled to take place in June and July 2025, but the CAF Executive Committee decided to move it to December 2025 and January 2026 to avoid a clash with the Club World Cup. This decision is expected to benefit the teams and players participating in the tournament, as they will not have to choose between playing in the AFCON and the Club World Cup .
The AFCON has a rich history, and it has been held every two years since 1957. The tournament has grown in popularity over the years, and it is now one of the most widely viewed and followed football tournaments in Africa. The 2025 edition is expected to be the 35th edition of the tournament, and it will feature some of the best teams and players from across the continent.
Morocco has a rich football history, and it has hosted several international football tournaments in the past. The country has a well-developed football infrastructure, and it is expected to provide a world-class platform for the AFCON. The tournament will be played in six venues across Morocco, and it is expected to attract a large following from across Africa and the world.
The postponement of the AFCON is expected to have a significant impact on the football calendar in Africa. The tournament is expected to attract a large following, and it will provide a platform for African teams to compete against each other. The tournament will also provide an opportunity for African players to showcase their skills and compete against some of the best teams and players from across the continent.
In conclusion, the postponement of the AFCON by six months is a significant development in African football. The tournament, which was originally scheduled to take place in June and July 2025, will now be held in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. This decision was made to avoid a clash with the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, and it is expected to benefit the teams and players participating in the tournament. The AFCON is one of the most prestigious football tournaments in Africa, and it is expected to provide a platform for African teams to compete against each other and showcase their skills.
