The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to learn their opponents for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers on July 4th. The official draw for the qualifiers is scheduled to take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, and will be broadcast live from the SuperSport Studios at 2:30 PM.
A total of 48 nations will be competing in the qualifiers, which follow an intense preliminary round. These teams will be divided into 12 groups of four, each vying for a coveted spot in the finals of Africa’s premier football tournament, set to be held in Morocco.
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The draw is expected to generate significant excitement, with confirmed participants including reigning champions Cote d’Ivoire, as well as traditional powerhouses such as Algeria, Egypt, Nigeria, and Senegal. Additionally, rising teams like Gambia and South Sudan will be looking to make a mark in the competition.
The qualifying matches are slated to commence in September 2024, with the top 24 teams earning the right to compete in the finals. This 36th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations promises to be a thrilling event, as teams from across the continent battle it out for glory in Morocco.
The defending champions, Cote d’Ivoire, will be eager to secure their place in the tournament and defend their title. Fans and analysts alike will be watching the draw closely, anticipating potential matchups and the path each team will need to navigate to reach the finals.
As the draw date approaches, the excitement builds for what promises to be a highly competitive and entertaining qualifying campaign. The journey to Morocco 2025 is about to begin, and the Super Eagles, along with the other 47 teams, will soon know their first hurdle on the road to continental glory.
