World Cup semifinalist Morocco was drawn in a group with Mali, Zambia and Comoros on Monday for the men’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations it will host.

Host nation Morocco have been drawn alongside Mali, Zambia and Comoros in the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). It was confirmed in June that the next edition of AFCON will take place between December 21,

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.

Rabat’s Stade Moulay Abdellah, now being rebuilt with grand ambitions for the many prestige events that will occupy it over the next five years, will fill to its 70,000 capacity for a resonant opening match of the 2025 African Cup of Nations.

Africa Cup of Nations draw was conducted at a glitzy, vibrant ceremony on Monday, with big hitters like Nigeria and Morocco getting fairly favourable draws, while others, like South Africa, will be trepidatious.

World Cup semifinalist Morocco was drawn in a group with Mali, Zambia and Comoros on January 27 for the men’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations it will host. France 24's James Vasina tells us more.

The Moroccan soccer team has been drawn in Group A of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), alongside Mali, Zambia and the Comoros, following the draw held on Monday at Rabat’s Mohammed V Theater. .