The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially approved the competition calendar for 2025, including the date for the highly anticipated draw of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The committee convened on Monday, December 16, 2024, in Marrakech, Morocco, ahead of the CAF awards ceremony.
Among the key decisions, the committee confirmed that the final draw for the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 will take place on January 27, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco.
Additionally, CAF reinforced Morocco’s growing role as a host nation by awarding it the hosting rights for the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations for both 2025 and 2026, highlighting the country’s significance in youth football development.
Key Dates for CAF Competitions in 2025:
- TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025
- Opening Match: Sunday, March 30, 2025
- Final Match: Saturday, April 19, 2025
- TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2025
- Opening Match: Saturday, April 26, 2025
- Final Match: Sunday, May 18, 2025
- TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2024-25
- Final, First Leg: Saturday, May 17, 2025
- Final, Second Leg: Sunday, May 25, 2025
- TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2024-25
- Final, First Leg: Saturday, May 24, 2025
- Final, Second Leg: Sunday, June 1, 2025
- CAF Women’s Champions League 2025
- Opening Match: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Final Match: Sunday, November 23, 2025
- TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025
- Opening Match: Sunday, December 21, 2025
- Final Match: Sunday, January 18, 2026
With these decisions, CAF has set the stage for an action-packed 2025 football calendar, featuring marquee tournaments across various age groups and competitions for both men’s and women’s football.
Morocco, in particular, continues to solidify its status as a key hub for African football events.
