The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a new date for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will now take place in December 2025. This decision was made to avoid a clash with the FIFA Club World Cup, which is scheduled for June 2025.
The initial date for AFCON 2025 was set for June 2025, but it was moved to December to accommodate the FIFA Club World Cup. This is not the first time the date has been changed, as it was previously moved from January-February 2025 to June 2025.
The host country, Morocco, has confirmed the new date, and CAF has given its agreement in principle for the competition to be held in December 2025. The exact dates for the tournament have not been announced yet, but it is expected to take place in the second half of December 2025.
This change in date is a welcome development for football fans, as it will allow them to enjoy both the FIFA Club World Cup and AFCON 2025 without any conflict. The new date also gives teams and players more time to prepare for the tournament, which is expected to be one of the most competitive and exciting editions of AFCON yet.
With this new date, football fans can now mark their calendars and look forward to an exciting end to the year 2025. The stage is set for a thrilling tournament, and we can't wait to see the best of African football on display.
