Hosts and Africa’s number one ranked team Morocco will certainly be the hot favourites to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which kicks off on Sunday. The Atlas Lions would be buoyed by the fact that they are playing in their own backyard and with a population of almost 40 million, a lot… Continue reading The Top Five Favourites to Win the AFCON
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Teboho Mokoena: Beware of the Underdogs!
Most people would agree that the overwhelming favourites to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations are hosts Morocco, defending champions Ivory Coast, and Senegal. The likes of Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, DR Congo, South Africa, Mali, and Cameroon will also fancy their chances. The AFCON will be held in Morocco from Sunday, December 21, 2025,… Continue reading Teboho Mokoena: Beware of the Underdogs!
AFCON Champions to Pocket R168 Million
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a prize money increase for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). CAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe confirmed this during a press briefing on Saturday in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the start of the tournament on Sunday. Motsepe announced the champions will take home $10 million (R168 million),… Continue reading AFCON Champions to Pocket R168 Million
Colourful National Teams Arrive in Morocco for AFCON
With just two days to go before the kick-off of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, the host nation has begun to welcome the first wave of contenders, each arrival adding colour, culture and anticipation to Africa’s biggest football festival. Among the early teams to arrive for Africa’s flagship sports event are Comoros,… Continue reading Colourful National Teams Arrive in Morocco for AFCON
Hugo Broos Explains Call-Ups of 20-Year-Olds
It is now public knowledge that Belgian mentor Hugo Broos will be leaving Bafana Bafana to return to his homeland after next year’s FIFA World Cup. Broos, however, would still have South Africa’s interests at heart beyond the global showpiece. He has hinted at a consultancy role, but some recent call-ups would be considered great… Continue reading Hugo Broos Explains Call-Ups of 20-Year-Olds
Breaking: Hugo Broos Announces Final Bafana Squad for the AFCON
With no major surprises, the Bafana Bafana squad heading to the Africa Cup of Nations has been unveiled. Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos announced the final 25-man squad on Monday afternoon. The squad is largely what was predicted by African Times a few days ago. The only notable absentee is Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Themba… Continue reading Breaking: Hugo Broos Announces Final Bafana Squad for the AFCON
CAF Appoints Match Officials for AFCON
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the list of Match Officials set to officiate the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025. The tournament will take place from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. A total of 73 highly experienced officials, comprising 28 referees, 31 assistant referees, and 14 VAR officials, have… Continue reading CAF Appoints Match Officials for AFCON
African Times Predicts Bafana Bafana Final AFCON Squad
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos will on Monday, 1 December, announce Bafana Bafana’s final squad heading to the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Earlier this week, the Belgian named a 54-man provisional team. Each participating team can submit a list of up to 27 players, but the Confederation of African football (CAF) will only… Continue reading African Times Predicts Bafana Bafana Final AFCON Squad
AFCON 2025 Diaspora Tour in London and Paris
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 Diaspora Tour this week. “This is more than a tour; it is showcasing the spirit of African football. Making triumphant stops in London at Below the Lights, Piccadilly Circus on 28 November and Paris at YOYO in the Palais… Continue reading AFCON 2025 Diaspora Tour in London and Paris
Botswana Squad for the Africa Cup of Nations
Botswana has announced the final squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) starting next month in Morocco. The Zebras head coach Morena Ramoreboli revealed his team in the capital, Gaborone, on Tuesday. He named a 36-man squad which was seen as final. However, Ramoreboli will have to cut it down to 23 by the… Continue reading Botswana Squad for the Africa Cup of Nations