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Everything you need to know about AFCON 2025 in Morocco

The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 takes place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Here is everything you need to know about the continent's premier men's tournament, from news, interviews, teams, and how to watch.

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South Africa's AFCON squad - Zwane out, QPR's Smith in

Themba Zwane has been omitted from Bafana Bafana's 25-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with Shandre Campbell and Tylon Smith the two surprise inclusions.

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AFCON will show Liverpool what a Salah-less future looks like

If Liverpool's hopes of reigning the crown aren't entirely extinguished, we aren't far away... Amidst the struggles of the collective, Mohamed Salah is enduring a particularly testing individual campaign.

Achraf Hakim: I have real pride winning the African Footballer of the Year (1:22)
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Did Achraf Hakimi deserve to win the African Footballer of the Year? (1:26)
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Bremen's Boniface feels 'unlucky' in Nigeria jersey

Victor Boniface says he feels 'unlucky' with the Nigerian national team, after scoring just one goal in 13 appearances for the Super Eagles, even when his club form put him as one of Africa's brightest attacking prospects.

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Blah or Brilliant? Puma unveil AFCON tournament ball

Puma and the Confédération Africaine de Football ('CAF') unveiled the match ball for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco on Monday - featuring red and green patterns inspired by Morocco's zellij art form.

Thabo Moloisane says Bafana have a winning mentality now (1:11)
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André Onana's move to Trabzonspor nears completion (1:27)
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Marcotti: Onana to Trabzonspor a massive fall from grace (1:34)
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Is Onana on the verge of signing for Trabzonspor? (1:17)
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Jackson: I'm excited to join Bayern Munich (0:18)
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Maresca tight-lipped on Nico Jackson's future (1:38)
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Troost-Ekong backs Mo Salah to win the Ballon d'Or (11:53)
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Troost-Ekong reveals which player he wishes would play for Nigeria (1:10)
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Cameroon coach not quitting, blames email hack

Marc Brys has denied he has quit as coach of Cameroon despite the country's football federation confirming his exit on Wednesday, as the Belgian said his email was likely hacked.