The continental tournament in Morocco will take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, amid great public and media anticipation for a competition described as one of the strongest in the history of the event.

The Moroccan national team tops the list of favorites to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, benefiting from the factors of home advantage and crowd support, in addition to its recent strong results and advanced continental ranking.

The Egyptian national team is among the top contenders for the championship, supported by its rich history as the team with the most titles, as well as having prominent stars led by Mohamed Salah.

The Senegalese national team enters the competition strongly, being one of the continent’s strongest teams currently, after winning the 2021 edition and possessing a distinguished generation of professional players.

The Algerian national team stands out as a consistent contender for the title, relying on its continental experience and winning the 2019 edition, in addition to its highly experienced players, headed by Riyad Mahrez.

Nigeria also appears strongly in the predictions race, having reached the final of the previous 2023 edition and successfully securing qualification for the current tournament with ease.

The Ivory Coast national team, the defending champion, cannot be overlooked as it enters the tournament with the ambition to defend its crown, which intensifies the competition among the continent’s football giants.