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The 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) offers 24 teams a challenge on the big stage in Morocco from late December, with the final on 18 January.
Odds are constantly changing about which nation will triumph and the player who has a shot at scooping the Golden Boot as the tournament’s top scorer. Punters should keep a close eye on the latest overall winner odds and check out various betting sites before having a flutter.
Morocco, the 2022 FIFA World Cup surprise package, are formidable favourites to succeed on home soil. Algeria, Egypt and Senegal are their biggest rivals according to the bookmakers.
Best AFCON 2025 Betting Sites & Offers
AFCON 2025 offers a vast selection of betting opportunities with popular punts for each match, such as the outright winner, team to reach the final, the first goalscorer and the correct result.
Wagers on Both Teams to Score (BTTS) and the last goalscorer are ideal for in-play betting. It is worth considering live betting for AFCON 2025 by following the dynamics of the action by studying which players are showing confidence and controlling the game.
South African punters can rely on competitive AFCON 2025 odds and in-play betting across a plethora of established betting sites such as Bet.co.za, Betway South Africa and BetWinner South Africa who will all be running AFCON 2025-themed promotions for Africa’s biggest and most prestigious football tournament.
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Who will win the AFCON 2025?
There are a dozen previous African Cup of Nations champions competing for the coveted AFCON 2025 trophy. The 24 teams are divided into six groups, reduced to 16 nations for when the knockout stages kick-off in January.
Before placing a bet on any of the 52 matches it is best to consider the fixtures, head coaches, head-to-head records, historical records at the tournament, recent form, star players and the team squad.
| AFCON 2025 TEAM | ODDS TO WIN AFCON 2025 | ODDS TO REACH AFCON 2025 FINAL | ODDS TO REACH AFCON 2025 SEMI-FINALS |
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| Morocco | 3.75 | 2.50 | 1.91 |
| Algeria | 7.00 | 3.75 | 2.38 |
| Egypt | 7.00 | 4.00 | 2.50 |
| Senegal | 7.50 | 4.00 | 2.50 |
| Nigeria | 12.00 | 5.00 | 2.75 |
| Ivory Coast | 13.00 | 6.00 | 3.00 |
| Tunisia | 15.00 | 7.00 | 3.25 |
| Mali | 21.00 | 9.00 | 3.50 |
| Cameroon | 34.00 | 11.00 | 3.75 |
| DR Congo | 51.00 | 21.00 | 7.00 |
| South Africa | 67.00 | 26.00 | 8.00 |
| Angola | 101.00 | 41.00 | 11.00 |
| Burkina Faso | 101.00 | 41.00 | 11.00 |
| Gabon | 101.00 | 41.00 | 15.00 |
| Zambia | 101.00 | 41.00 | 11.00 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 151.00 | 51.00 | 15.00 |
| Mozambique | 151.00 | 51.00 | 17.00 |
| Benin | 201.00 | 67.00 | 21.00 |
| Comoros | 201.00 | 67.00 | 21.00 |
| Sudan | 251.00 | 81.00 | 26.00 |
| Tanzania | 251.00 | 81.00 | 34.00 |
| Uganda | 251.00 | 81.00 | 34.00 |
| Zimbabwe | 501.00 | 151.00 | 41.00 |
| Botswana | 751.00 | 201.00 | 51.00 |
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Who is the dark horse to win the AFCON?
Tunisia’s CAF World Cup qualifying campaign was the standout set of results. Like the Ivory Coast, the Eagles of Carthage won all 10 CAF World Cup qualifying games without conceding a single goal.
Algeria, Cape Verde, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia and South Africa all recently automatically qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup showpiece so are the in-form teams.
Who plays who at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025?
There will be 24 elite teams tackling the round-robin phase of AFCON 2025, divided into six groups containing four teams, to close out the year.
The top two nations progress to the last 16, with the best four third-placed sides also advancing to the knockout stages that kick-off the new year.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final is scheduled for 18 January 2026 at the high-tech Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
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Group A: Comoros, Mali, Morocco, Zambia
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Group B: Angola, Egypt, South Africa, Zimbabwe
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Group C: Nigeria, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda
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Group D: Benin, Botswana, DR Congo, Senegal
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Group E: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan
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Group F: Cameroon, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Mozambique
What are the odds for the South African team?
South Africa are currently languishing 11th out of the 24 teams with bookies to lift the 2025 African Cup of Nations trophy in Morocco.
Despite the Bafana Bafana being underdogs to win the tournament, priced at odds of 67.00, there are other opportunities to net a winning payout on Hugo Broos’ side. With in-play betting you are spoiled for choice if you fancy a flutter.
South Africa are priced at 26.00 to finish as AFCON 2025 runner-up, 8.00 to reach the semi-finals and have low odds of 3.00 to progress to the quarter-finals.
AFCON 2025 Teams
Our guide to all 24 sides competing at the 2025 African Cup of Nations include details on each head coach and the players to watch out for.
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Algeria
Head coach Vladimir Petkovic has pedigree as he was previously at the helm of Switzerland as well as Italian giants Lazio. He steered the Greens through the CAF World Cup qualifiers with striker Mohamed Amoura the overall leading scorer with 10 goals.
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Angola
The Red Devils won the COSAFA Cup in both 2024 and 2025, yet failed to navigate their way through the CAF World Cup qualifiers. A defeat to Libya cost head coach Pedro Goncalves his job, with Patrice Beaumelle recently taking the reins. He can call upon prolific striker Gelson Dala to potentially do some damage.
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Benin
Head coach Gernot Rohr is seeking only the second-ever AFCON victory for the Cheetahs, and will be relying on the finishing skills of star striker Steve Mounie. Benin reached the 2019 African Cup of Nations quarter-finals after stunning Morocco 4-1 on penalties.
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Botswana
The Zebras will be back at AFCON for the first time since their inaugural appearance in 2012, when they lost all three group games. Morena Ramoreboli, who won the 2021 COSAFA Cup as South Africa interim manager, was appointed Botswana head coach in January 2025. He has experienced defensive midfielder Gape Edwin Mohutsiwa to add creativity and team composure.
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Burkina Faso
The only notable AFCON run for the Stallions was sensationally reaching the 1998 semi-finals as hosts. Head coach Brama Traore has been at the helm since March 2024, and has whizzy left winger Dango Ouattara to potentially scare opponents with his fearless runs.
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Cameroon
Marc Brys was lured out of retirement to become head coach of the five-time AFCON champions in March 2024. The Indomitable Lions boast a strong squad, including Manchester United’s right winger Bryan Mbeumo, yet they surprisingly missed out on qualifying for next year’s World Cup finals.
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Comoros
The Coelacanths have registered just one win from their single AFCON appearance in 2021, having beaten Ghana 3-2. Following two CAF World Cup qualifier defeats in October, head coach Stefano Cusin oversaw back-to-back friendly triumphs over Namibia without conceding a goal. Versatile midfielder Kassim Hadji is among the Comoros players who could catch the eye of scouts at the tournament.
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DR Congo
Head coach Sebastien Desabre has to tackle either Jamaica or New Caledonia in the FIFA Inter-Continental Play-Off to qualify for next year’s World Cup finals. The Leopards experienced few problems in reaching AFCON 2025, and have unearthed a star in right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
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Egypt
The record AFCON champions, with seven crowns, are Africa’s oldest football nation. Skipper and winger Mohamed Salah is their superstar. Hossam Hassan was appointed head coach of the Pharaohs in February 2024, and eased them to both AFCON 2025 and the 2026 World Cup finals.
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Equatorial Guinea
The Red Devils have an on-going rivalry with Gabon, but regard Tunisia as the enemy since a spate in 2021. Their most recent problem was in October 2025, with long-serving head coach Juan Micha given the boot and a handful of players omitted from the squad after their World Cup qualifier at Malawi was cancelled. Guillermo Ganet will be their interim manager, and should have Santiago Eneme available to help marshall the midfield.
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Gabon
Despite only losing one of their CAF World Cup qualifier group games, the Black Panthers missed out on reaching the 2026 finals after an extra time play-off against Nigeria. Head coach Thierry Mouyouma has been at the helm since October 2023, and has left winger Denis Bouanga as a pivotal player who regularly slams in the goals.
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Ivory Coast
Emerse Fae, who won the last AFCON after taking over as interim manager in the last 16 knockout stages, keeps repeating in press conferences that tournaments are won by squads and not slogans. He should be able to get the best out of veteran striker Sebastien Haller, who last found the net for the Elephants with the only goal in March’s World Cup qualifier against Gambia. The Ivory Coast kept a clean sheet in all 10 of their CAF World Cup contests.
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Mali
The Eagles reached the last AFCON quarter-finals. Head coach Tom Saintfiet has managed 11 national teams, including Gambia (2018-2024), and was installed as Mali manager in August 2024. Defensive midfielder Yves Bissouma is among their cluster of stars.
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Morocco
The hosts last lifted the African Cup of Nations in 1976, represented by the lone star on their jersey. Head coach Walid Regragui stunned the globe by guiding his Atlas Lions to the 2022 World Cup semi-finals. They are now firmly the continent’s heavyweights, and boast defender Achraf Hakimi who was recently crowned 2025 African Footballer of the Year.
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Mozambique
Head coach Chiquinho Conde represented Mozambique three times at the AFCON as a player. He also led the Mambas to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, but suffered an exit at the group stage following one defeat and two stalemates. Right midfielder Geny Catamo regularly finds the back of the net for club and country.
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Nigeria
The three-time AFCON champions recently failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup finals. Having finished runner-up to the Ivory Coast in the last African Cup of Nations stands the Eagles in good stead. Head coach Eric Chelle has impressed since his appointment in January, and has a plethora of exciting players to choose from including prolific centre forward Victor Osimhen.
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Senegal
Arguably one of Africa’s most famous clubs, the Lions of Teranga are a powerhouse. After finishing as AFCON runner-up in 2019 they won the 2021 trophy but slipped up at the 2023 African Cup of Nations in the last 16 on penalties to eventual champions Ivory Coast. Head coach Pape Thiaw has his troops firing on all cylinders. After qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finals, star player Sadio Mane bagged a first-half hat-trick as Senegal thrashed Kenya 8-0 in a recent friendly.
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South Africa
The 1996 AFCON winners finished third at the last African Cup of Nations. Head coach Hugo Broos, who has been in charge of the Bafana Bafana since 2021, lifted the 2017 AFCON with Cameroon. With prolific marksman Lyle Foster, South Africa have a shot at making an impact at this tournament although are improbable champions.
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Sudan
Head coach James Kwesi Appiah, twice the Ghana boss, has been in charge of the Falcons of Jediane since 2023. Their last AFCON win was at the expense of Burkina Faso at the 2012 African Cup of Nations, so they are underdogs to get out of their group even with stalwart Walieldin Khidir in central midfield.
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Tanzania
The Taifa Stars will be making their second AFCON appearance on the spin, but have never won a match in three tournaments. Hemed Suleiman Ali, popularly known as "Morocco”, was appointed head coach last year after being promoted from interim manager. Versatile midfielder Novatus Miroshi can always be utilised in defence if things get tough.
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Tunisia
Head coach Sami Trabelsi was re-appointed as Tunisia manager in February 2025, having previously resigned following their early AFCON 2013 exit. He masterminded a 1-1 stalemate against Brazil, and has the talented 21-year-old left winger Ismael Gharbi at his disposal.
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Uganda
After the Uganda Cranes finished runners-up at the four-team AFCON in 1978, they had to wait a whopping 41 years before they won another African Cup of Nations match. They failed to qualify for the past two tournaments and sit as underdogs under head coach Paul Put.
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Zambia
The Copper Bullets have lost all three friendlies this year and failed to win a group game at AFCON 2023, so seem a lost cause. Head coach Moses Sichone has his work cut out, even with centre forward Patson Daka who boasts an impressive international scoring record.
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Zimbabwe
The Warriors have never progressed past the group stages, and were suspended by FIFA from competing in the last AFCON. Former Liberia head coach Mario Marinica, appointed in November after Michael Nees was sacked, He masterminded underdogs Malawi to the last 16 at the 2021 African Cup of Nations, and has central midfielder Marshall Munetsi to call upon to add some steel.
How to place a bet on the AFCON
Betting online with South African bookmakers is a straightforward process. You pick your favoured operator, create an account, deposit funds, place your bet and withdraw your winnings.
It is advisable to initially place a bet on AFCON 2025 for a match where you have some knowledge and/or interest in at least one of the teams. Stick with simple sports markets if you are fairly new to online betting.
When you fancy a flutter with any South African operator, explore ways to bet on your preferred African Cup of Nations markets and identify online sportsbooks that suit your needs and interests.
Look out for favourable odds for your team on top of live betting features such as cash-out, in-play and live streaming.
Follow our expert step-by-step guide on how to bet on South African online betting websites for AFCON 2025.
1. To choose a bookmaker in South Africa, compare the matches covered, the deposit/withdrawal conditions, and whether a welcome bonus is available.
2. Create your sports betting account by filling in the registration form, and claim any welcome bonus available should you want it.
3. The operator will email you the link to access your account, which you will need to verify.
4. Pick a payment method in the cashier section, then make the minimum deposit required.
5. Scroll through the sports section to find the relevant AFCON 2025 odds that you wish to have a flutter on.
6. Choose your preferred market, research the African Cup of Nations and the latest odds.
7. Select the AFCON 2025 match odds or overall tournament prices that you want to place a stake on.
8. Place your bet(s) by adding your selection to the betting slip.
9. Enter your stake and then check everything before submitting your bet slip.
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AFCON 2025 schedule
The 2025 African Cup of Nations will be tackled between 21 December 2025 and 18 January 2026. This is the first time that the AFCON has taken place over the Christmas and New Year period.
* All times are local kick-off
| DATE AND KO TIME | AFCON 2025 GROUP GAMES |
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| 21 December 2025 (8:00pm) | Group A: Morocco vs Comoros |
| 22 December 2025 (3:30pm) | Group A: Mali vs Zambia |
| 22 December 2025 (6:00pm) | Group B: Egypt vs Zimbabwe |
| 22 December 2025 (8:30pm) | Group B: South Africa vs Angola |
| 23 December 2025 (1:00pm) | Group C: Nigeria vs Tanzania |
| 23 December 2025 (3:30pm) | Group C: Tunisia vs Uganda |
| 23 December 2025 (6:00pm) | Group D: Senegal vs Botswana |
| 23 December 2025 (8:30pm) | Group D: DR Congo vs Benin |
| 24 December 2025 (1:00pm) | Group E: Algeria vs Sudan |
| 24 December 2025 (3:30pm) | Group E: Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea |
| 24 December 2025 (6:00pm) | Group F: Ivory Coast vs Mozambique |
| 24 December 2025 (8:30pm) | Group F: Cameroon vs Gabon |
| 26 December 2025 (1:00pm) | Group A: Morocco vs Mali |
| 26 December 2025 (3:30pm) | Group A: Zambia vs Comoros |
| 26 December 2025 (6:00pm) | Group B: Egypt vs South Africa |
| 26 December 2025 (8:30pm) | Group B: Angola vs Zimbabwe |
| 27 December 2025 (1:00pm) | Group C: Nigeria vs Tunisia |
| 27 December 2025 (3:30pm) | Group C: Uganda vs Tanzania |
| 27 December 2025 (6:00pm) | Group D: Senegal vs DR Congo |
| 27 December 2025 (8:30pm) | Group D: Benin vs Botswana |
| 28 December 2025 (1:00pm) | Group E: Algeria vs Burkina Faso |
| 28 December 2025 (3:30pm) | Group E: Equatorial Guinea vs Sudan |
| 28 December 2025 (6:00pm) | Group F: Ivory Coast vs Cameroon |
| 28 December 2025 (8:30pm) | Group F: Gabon vs Mozambique |
| 29 December 2025 (6:30pm) | Group A: Zambia vs Morocco |
| 29 December 2025 (6:30pm) | Group A: Comoros vs Mali |
| 29 December 2025 (8:30pm) | Group B: Angola vs Egypt |
| 29 December 2025 (8:30pm) | Group B: Zimbabwe vs South Africa |
| 30 December 2025 (6:00pm) | Group C: Uganda vs Nigeria |
| 30 December 2025 (6:00pm) | Group C: Tanzania vs Tunisia |
| 30 December 2025 (8:30pm) | Group D: Benin vs Senegal |
| 30 December 2025 (8:30pm) | Group D: Botswana vs DR Congo |
| 31 December 2025 (6:00pm) | Group E: Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria |
| 31 December 2025 (6:00pm) | Group E: Sudan vs Burkina Faso |
| 31 December 2025 (8:30pm) | Group F: Gabon vs Ivory Coast |
| 31 December 2025 (8:30pm) | Group F: Mozambique vs Cameroon |
| DATE AND KO TIME | AFCON 2025 LAST 16 GAMES |
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| 3 January 2026 (5:00pm) | Winner Group D vs 3rd Group (B/E/F) |
| 3 January 2026 (8:00pm) | Runner-up Group A vs Runner-up Group C |
| 4 January 2026 (5:00pm) | Winner Group A vs 3rd Group (C/D/E) |
| 4 January 2026 (8:00pm) | Winner Group B vs Runner-up Group F |
| 5 January 2026 (5:00pm) | Winner Group B vs 3rd Group (A/C/D) |
| 5 January 2026 (8:00pm) | Winner Group C vs 3rd Group (A/B/F) |
| 6 January 2026 (5:00pm) | Winner Group E vs Runner-up Group D |
| 6 January 2026 (8:00pm) | Winner Group F vs Runner-up Group E |
| DATE AND KO TIME | AFCON 2025 QUARTER-FINALS |
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| 9 January 2026 (5:00pm) | Winner last 16 match 1 vs winner last 16 match 2 |
| 9 January 2026 (8:00pm) | Winner last 16 match 3 vs winner last 16 match 4 |
| 10 January 2026 (5:00pm) | Winner last 16 match 6 vs winner last 16 match 7 |
| 10 January 2026 (8:00pm) | Winner last 16 match 5 vs winner last 16 match 8 |
| DATE AND KO TIME | AFCON 2025 SEMI-FINALS |
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| 14 January 2026 (5:00pm) | Winner quarter-final match 1 vs winner quarter-final match 4 |
| 14 January 2026 (5:00pm) | Winner quarter-final match 2 vs winner quarter-final match 3 |
| DATE AND KO TIME | AFCON 2025 THIRD PLACE PLAY-OFF |
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| 17 January 2026 (5:00pm) | Loser semi-final match 1 vs loser semi-final match 2 |
| DATE AND KO TIME | AFCON 2025 FINAL |
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| 18 January 2026 (8:00pm) | Winner semi-final match 1 vs winner semi-final match 2 |
Which stadiums will be used for the AFCON 2025?
Morocco has pushed the boat out to score the most modern edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, from revamped stadiums to Olympic-level facilities at nine venues across six cities to host AFCON 2025 matches. They all offer a dynamic and engaging experience for spectators.
Adrar Stadium, Agadir
Hassania Agadir’s home, with a 45,480 capacity. Used by Morocco for some international matches as well as a neutral venue for CAF and FIFA.
Al Medina Stadium, Rabat
UTS Rabat’s home offers an intimate match experience with a capacity of 18,000. The design inspiration derives from traditional English stadiums.
Fez Stadium, Fez
Maghreb Fez’s home, with a 45,000 capacity, which also boasts facilities for top-class athletic meetings.
Ibn Battuta Stadium, Tangier
IR Tanger’s new home, with a capacity of 75,000. Named after the Moroccan explorer, it is also used for concerts.
Marrakesh Stadium, Marrakesh
Kawkab Marrakesh’s newest home, with a 45,240 capacity, where the 2014 FIFA World Cup final was played. Also has the capability of hosting Olympic Games.
Moulay El-Hassan Stadium, Rabat
FUS Rabat’s home since renovations in 2012, with the old stadium demolished last year to increase the capacity to 22,000 especially for the hosting of AFCON 2025 games.
Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat
Built in just two years, it opened in September 2025. As the flagship of Morocco football, with a capacity of 68,700, it will host the majority of the nation’s international football matches. The complex includes an athletics track and field stadium, an indoor arena, and an Olympic swimming pool.
Rabat Olympic Stadium, Rabat
Built in only nine months, it opened in May 2025, specifically to host AFCON 2025 matches and holds a maximum 21,000 spectators.
Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca
Morocco’s oldest football stadium, dating back to 1955, has a 45,000 capacity. It plays host to both Raja CA and Wydad AC home matches and is frequently used for Morocco’s internationals.
What betting offers can I get for AFCON?
Choosing the best online South African bookmaker for AFCON promotions can be trouble free when you know what suits your needs. It is worth researching the best AFCON bet offers — that include generous odds, new sign-up bonuses, and regular promotions.
Check bookmakers for their latest AFCON-themed promotions, which should kick-off nearer the start of the tournament with many betting offers introduced during the 2025 African Cup of Nations.
Enhanced Odds
It is worth comparing bookies to net an enhanced odds promotion, aimed at attracting new players and rewarding existing customers.Free Bets
Many bookmakers will offer free bets and special offers for AFCON, including welcome bonuses and match specials. All free bets have terms and conditions, so check these out before you sign up for a deal.Matched Free Bets
You can be quids in with Matched Free Bet if you undertake research and box clever. By signing up for various free bet offers and promotions, as long as one wager is with a betting exchange to place a lay bet (a flutter against an outcome happening, such as a team not to lose) while the other stake is with a bookmaker then these two bets will cancel each other out. Yet with a free bet from an operator you will be making a profit.Risk-Free Bets
When you place a wager without risking your own money, the bookie will cover the cost. This means that your luck seems to be in already as you will get either all or part of your wager back should your bet be unsuccessful.
FAQs for AFCON 2025
What is the link between the AFCON and the 2026 World Cup?
The African Cup of Nations serves as the chance for teams to qualify for the 2026 World Cup finals. The nine teams that topped their group during the 2025 AFCON qualifiers automatically progressed to next year’s World Cup.
Who is hosting AFCON 2025 and when?
Morocco will host the AFCON 2025 finals from 21 December 2025 until 18 January 2026.
How popular is the AFCON?
A record-breaking audience drew over 1.5 billion TV viewers and 2.4 billion digital streams for the AFCON 2023 in the Ivory Coast. This tournament in Morocco is expected to surpass these figures.
Who are the AFCON reigning champions?
The Ivory Coast are the defending champions of the AFCON, having beaten Nigeria 2-1 on home soil in 2023 to collect their third African Cup of Nations trophy.
Which AFCON teams are favourites for 2025?
Hosts Morocco are the overwhelming favorites to win AFCON 2025. Their biggest rivals for silverware are Algeria, Egypt and Senegal.
Who are the key players in AFCON teams to watch?
Tunisia talent Ismael Gharbi is an emerging star, while the battle to win the Golden Boot should include prolific hotshots Mohamed Amoura (Algeria), Bryan Mbeuemo (Cameroon), Victor Osimhen (Nigeria), Mohammed Salah (Egypt) and Antoine Semenyo (Ghana).
Which AFCON teams are expected to be dark horses?
Ivory Coast and Tunisia are among the dark horses to win AFCON 2025, after they both breezed through their 10 CAF World Cup qualifiers without conceding a goal. Nigeria, runner-up at the 2023 African Cup of Nations, are expected to bounce back from recently missing out from reaching the 2026 World Cup finals.
How much will the AFCON winner get?
The AFCON 2025 champions will bag US$7 million in prize money, with the runner-up: picking up US$4m and the semi-finalists each scooping US$2.5m.
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