Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Full Match Schedule, Teams, Groups, and Format Revealed. Johannesburg, South Africa — The Africa Cup of Nations 2025, set to be a thrilling football tournament, has released its full match schedule, team lineups, group allocation, and tournament format. This biennial event is poised to bring together 24 teams from across Africa in an exciting month-long football spectacle.
In Group A, the reigning champions Morocco face off against Comoros at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, with Mali locking horns against Zambia at the Stade Mohammed V. Egypt and Zimbabwe square off in the Adrar Stadium for Group B, while Group C features Nigeria taking on Tanzania at the Fez Stadium.
The knockout stages are set to commence with the Round of 16, with the top two teams from each group advancing, alongside the best four third-placed teams.
This format ensures that all 24 teams have the opportunity to qualify for the knockout stages.
The schedule for the opening matches of the Group Stage is as follows: Morocco vs Comoros: 8pm/19:00 GMT at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium Mali vs Zambia: 3:30pm/14:30 GMT at Stade Mohammed V Egypt vs Zimbabwe: 6pm/17:00 GMT at Adrar Stadium South Africa vs Angola: 8:30pm/19:30 GMT at Marrakesh Stadium.
In the knockout stages, if a match remains tied at the end of normal playing time, the teams will play 30 minutes of extra time and, if required, proceed to a penalty shootout.
The tournament will also feature a third — place playoff match between the two losing semifinalists, providing a platform for additional excitement.
As the tournament approaches, football fans across the continent are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to witness their favorite teams compete in this prestigious tournament.
The matches are scheduled to be played in various venues across the continent, including Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Morocco, Stade Mohammed V in Mali, and Adrar Stadium in Egypt.
With the release of the match schedule and the confirmation of the participating teams, the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 promises to be a thrilling and unforgettable event. Fans and football enthusiasts can look forward to an action-packed month of top-level football, showcasing the talents of Africa’s best players.
Further details about the tournament, including any updates on venues or schedule changes, are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
