AFCON 2025: Salah, Lookman Set for Showdowns as Group Stage Draw Unveiled
The stage is set for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, with Mohamed Salah and Ademola Lookman among the stars gearing up for high-stakes group-stage encounters. The tournament, scheduled to begin on December 22, promises thrilling action as the continent’s best football teams vie for glory.
Salah and Egypt in Group B Clash with South Africa
Mohamed Salah’s Egypt will kick off their AFCON campaign in Group B, where they face a challenging lineup against South Africa, Angola, and Zimbabwe. The Pharaohs’ opening match will see them take on South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, a team that notably eliminated Morocco, the 2022 World Cup semi-finalists, in the previous AFCON round of 16.
Salah, currently focused on his club duties with Liverpool, is expected to lead Egypt’s charge as they aim to reclaim the continental crown.
Lookman and Nigeria Aim for Redemption
Ademola Lookman, the reigning African Player of the Year, will spearhead Nigeria’s efforts in Group C, alongside Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania. The Super Eagles, runners-up in the last AFCON after losing to the Ivory Coast, remain strong contenders for the title, bolstered by Lookman and the prolific Victor Osimhen.
Nigeria’s path to redemption begins with a tough group that will test their resolve and depth.
Complete AFCON 2025 Group Stage Draw
- 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, Botswana
- Group E: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan
- Group F: Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Gabon, Mozambique
Morocco Prepares for a Landmark Tournament
Host nation Morocco is ready to welcome Africa’s premier football tournament and has also been confirmed as one of the co-hosts for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, alongside Portugal, Spain, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
As anticipation builds, AFCON 2025 is set to showcase the best of African football, with Salah, Lookman, and other stars poised to deliver electrifying performances.
