The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially approved the competition calendar for 2025, with key highlights including the confirmed date for the draw of the highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The committee gathered on Monday, December 16, 2024, in Marrakech, Morocco, ahead of the CAF awards ceremony, where it took several important decisions. Among the most notable was the confirmation that the final draw for the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 will take place on January 27, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco.
In a further development, CAF reinforced Morocco’s growing role in African football by awarding the country the hosting rights for both the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations for 2025 and 2026. This decision underscores Morocco’s significant role in youth football development across the continent.
Key Dates for CAF Competitions in 2025:
- TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025
Opening Match: Sunday, March 30, 2025
Final Match: Saturday, April 19, 2025 - TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2025
Opening Match: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Final Match: Sunday, May 18, 2025 - TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2024-25
Final, First Leg: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Final, Second Leg: Sunday, May 25, 2025 - TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2024-25
Final, First Leg: Saturday, May 24, 2025
Final, Second Leg: Sunday, June 1, 2025 - CAF Women’s Champions League 2025
Opening Match: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Final Match: Sunday, November 23, 2025 - TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025
Opening Match: Sunday, December 21, 2025
Final Match: Sunday, January 18, 2026
These decisions mark the beginning of an action-packed 2025 football calendar, with major tournaments across various age groups and competitions for both men’s and women’s football.
