The procedure for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Morrocco 2025 Final Draw, has been revealed ahead of the ceremony, which will take place this Monday at the Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat.

The 24 qualified teams will be drawn into six groups each containing four sides, with host nation Morocco placed at the head of Group A.

Current AFCON champions Cote d’Ivoire will also head one of the other five pools as they sit in Pot 1.

The other qualified teams are placed in Pots 1-4 based on their FIFA World Ranking as of 19 December 2024.
Pot 1: Morocco (A1), Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire

Pot 2: Cameroon, Mali, Tunisia, South Africa, DR Congo and Burkina Faso

Pot 3: Gabon, Angola, Zambia, Uganda, Equatorial Guinea and Benin

Pot 4: Mozambique, Comoros, Tanzania, Sudan, Zimbabwe and BotswanaThe procedure of the draw will be:

• The ball of Morocco will be drawn first from Pot 1, and it will go to position A1
• The balls from Pot 4 will be drawn sequentially to positions A4, B4, C4, D4, E4, F4.
• The balls from Pot 3 will be drawn sequentially to positions A3, B3, C3, D3, E3, F3.
• The balls from Pot 2 will be drawn sequentially to positions A2, B2, C2, D2, E2, F2.
• The remaining balls from Pot 1 (minus Morocco) will be drawn sequentially to positions B1, C1, D1, E1, F1.

The top two teams in each pool as well as the four best third-placed teams will qualify for the round of 16 at the AFCON 2025.

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Morocco’s national football team, Atlas Lions will not be lacking in motivation in the days leading to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as music producer, RedOne will unveil an anthem dedicated to the team.

Titled ‘Maghribi Maghribi,’ the song is speculated to be released as RedOne takes the stage during a potentially colourful draw ceremony this Monday at the Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat.

In a press release, RedOne, born Nadir Khayat, revealed that the track will be the official anthem for Morocco at AFCON 2025, saying: “It’s to encourage and support them in every competition they take part in.”

The president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Faouzi Lekjaa, backs this project. 

This is the first time Morocco has had a song like this. “It’s an unprecedented achievement,” RedOne said. “This project is special for me, bringing sports and culture together for my homeland.”

“Maghribi Maghribi” is part of a larger musical project, which features only Moroccan songs. “This album is more than music, “ he explained. “It’s a statement of national pride and unity – a tribute to the strength of our Moroccan people.” 

The lyrics and instruments used in the album will celebrate the diversity and richness of Moroccan culture and aim to inspire love for the national team. 

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The football world’s focus turns to Rabat as over 20 coaches and several African football legends have arrived in the Moroccan capital ahead of the highly-anticipated Final Draw for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025. 

The event, set to unveil the group stage opponents for the 24 participating teams, takes place on Monday, 27 January, at the iconic Mohammed V National Theatre at 19h00 local time (18h00 GMT).

The excitement in Rabat is palpable as coaches, legends, and officials prepare for a defining moment and the scene is set for an unforgettable night in the capital city.

Among the coaches present is Emerse Faé, head coach of defending champions Côte d’Ivoire. Faé, who led the Elephants to glory on home soil in 2023 AFCON, is eager to chart a path to defend their title.

Other notable attendees include Pape Thiaw, who will guide Senegal in his first AFCON as head coach, and Vladimir Petković, tasked with reviving Algeria’s fortunes after a dip in recent years.

The legendary figures attending add even more star power to the event.

 Rigobert Song, a Cameroon icon who holds the record for most AFCON matches played, and Essam El Hadary, the record-setting Egyptian goalkeeper, headline a roster of football greats.

Morocco’s own Mustapha Hadji and Côte d’Ivoire’s Serge Aurier will also grace the event, reflecting the tournament’s deep cultural and footballing heritage.

The draw will determine the composition of six groups of four teams, with the top two in each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, advancing to the knockout rounds.

The tournament itself, scheduled from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, promises to showcase the best of African football.

Rabat, Morocco’s capital and a city rich in history and architecture, provides the perfect stage for the ceremony. The Mohammed V National Theatre, an emblem of Moroccan elegance, will host the draw, combining sport and culture in a dazzling spectacle.

Fans worldwide can watch the event live on CAF’s platforms and partner broadcasters, with more than 90 countries tuning in.

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