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The Digest:

The stage is set for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), with Morocco poised to host the continent's premier football event for the second time. The tournament will run from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, featuring 24 nations, including the Super Eagles of Nigeria, who will battle for glory in a highly anticipated winter spectacle.

Key Points:
  • AFCON 2025 will be hosted by Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
  • The tournament will be played across six cities in nine stadiums.
  • The final will be held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
  • Nigeria's Super Eagles are drawn in Group C alongside Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda.
  • The format includes 24 teams, with the top two from each group and the four best third-placed teams advancing.
  • Host nation Morocco is in Group A with Comoros, Mali, and Zambia.
  • The unusual winter schedule is designed to avoid major fixture clashes in global football.
As nations prepare for this unifying continental storm, the tournament promises a fierce battle for glory, where new stars will rise and legends will be cemented.

Sources: Soccernet, CAF