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CAF
28-01-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Serge Aurier eyes tough Group F challenge as Cote d'Ivoire defends title
Defending champions Côte d'Ivoire will face a tough test in Group F of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, drawn alongside five-time winners Cameroon, Gabon, and Mozambique. Speaking after the draw held in Rabat on Monday night, Ivorian captain Serge Aurier acknowledged the challenge but exuded confidence in his team's ability to progress. 'Of course, it's difficult. Matches between Cameroon and Cote d'Ivoire are always intense,' Aurier said. 'But we cannot overlook Gabon and Mozambique. African football has progressed significantly, and every team poses a challenge.' Côte d'Ivoire, fresh from their triumphant home-soil campaign in 2023, aim to replicate their success in Morocco. Aurier emphasized the importance of advancing beyond the group stage, citing the team's proven ability to excel in knockout rounds. 'We hope to get out of this group. We know our strength once we progress, as we showed at the last AFCON. We are clear on what we need to do to go all the way,' he added. Aurier called on Ivorian fans to support the team as they aim for back-to-back titles. 'We know what it means to represent Côte d'Ivoire. Our supporters drive us forward, and we'll give everything to make them proud,' he said. The Elephants will open their title defence against Mozambique in Marrakech, a fixture that Aurier believes will set the tone for their campaign. Group F has been dubbed the "Group of Death" due to the high-profile clash between Côte d'Ivoire and Cameroon. The two giants share a storied history in the tournament, and their latest encounter promises to deliver fireworks. Cameroon, led by Belgian coach Marc Brys, boast a mix of experienced stars and rising talents. Gabon, featuring Premier League standout Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and a determined Mozambique side complete a challenging group. The 2025 tournament, set to run from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, will take place across six Moroccan cities. Hosts Morocco headline Group A alongside Mali, Zambia, and Comoros, while Group B rekindles the rivalry between Egypt and South Africa, joined by Angola and Zimbabwe. Other groups feature heavyweight matchups, with Senegal drawn in Group D alongside DR Congo, Benin, and Botswana. Algeria, seeking redemption after two poor campaigns, leads Group E with Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, and Sudan.
CAF
27-01-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Final Draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 produces intriguing groups for continent's greatest show
Published: Monday, 27 January 2025 The Final Draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Morocco 2025 was concluded following a star-studded ceremony at the Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat on Monday, 27 January, giving the 24 qualified teams their path to the trophy. The teams were drawn into six groups each containing four sides ahead of the 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026 finals tournament that will be spread across six host cities and nine stadia in Morocco as Africa's best chase the continent's most coveted trophy. Hosts Morocco headline Group A and will take on Mali, Zambia and Comoros in what looks a hotly contested seven-time winners Egypt face a trio of Southern African teams in Group B in the form of last year's bronze medalists South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe. In Group C, Nigeria will lock horns with Tunisia and the East African duo of Uganda and Tanzania, who will be TotalEnergies CAF AFCON co-hosts in 2027. The 2021 champions Senegal go up against Democratic Republic of Congo, Benin and Botswana in Group D. Algeria, winners in 2019, take on Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea and Sudan in an interesting Group E. And defending champions Cote d'Ivoire face old rivals and five-time winners Cameroon, Gabon and Mozambique in Group F as they look to claim back-to-back titles. The top two teams in each pool will advance to the round of 16, along with the four best Third-placed sides. The draw, which was broadcast in over 90 countries worldwide, was conducted with the assistance of African legends Serge Aurier, Aliou Cissé, Joseph Yobo and Mustapha Hadji. Morocco is hosting the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON for the first time since 1988 TOTALENERGIES CAF AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS, MOROCCO 2025 GROUP A: Morocco, Mali, Zambia, Comoros Morocco, Mali, Zambia, Comoros GROUP B: Egypt, South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe Egypt, South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe GROUP C: Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania GROUP D: Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, Botswana Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, Botswana GROUP E: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan GROUP F: Cote d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Gabon, Mozambique For more on the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, visit Further Enquiries: CAF Communications communications@
BBC News
27-01-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Afcon 2025 groups: Nigeria go face Tunisia, odas for Group C
Nigeria dey for Group C for di 2025 Africa Cup of Nations wey go happun for Morocco later dis year. Nigeria Super Eagles go face Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania. Cameroon dey for Group F and dem go face defending champions Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon and Mozambique. All di 24 teams (kontris) wey qualify for di biggest football tournament don know who dem go face. Morocco go host di 2025 Afcon for di first time since 1988. Di tournament go start from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. See di full groups below. Di Afcon 2025 Groups Group A: Morocco, Mali, Zambia, Comoros Group B: Egypt, South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe Group C: Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania Group D: Senegal, DR Congo, Benin Republic, Botswana Group E: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan Group F: Cote d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Gabon, Mozambique How CAF classify di teams See di 24 teams wey qualify for di tournament and di pots wey dem dey ahead of di draws. Pot 1: Morocco (hosts), Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire Pot 2: Cameroon, Mali, Tunisia, South Africa, DR Congo, Burkina Faso Pot 3: Gabon, Angola, Zambia, Uganda, Equatorial Guinea, Benin Pot 4: Mozambique, Comoros, Tanzania, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Botswana African legends Mustapha Hadji, Serge Aurier, Aliou Cisse and Joseph Yobo assist wit di draws. Cote d'Ivoire na di defending champions as dem host di 2023 edition wey happun for early 2024.
