The big football tournament in Morocco starts this Sunday! There are 24 teams playing in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Every team wants to win the trophy, but some are much stronger than others.
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Here is our simple guide to the teams you should watch.
The Top Favorites (The Strongest Teams)
These teams have the best players and are expected to reach the final.
- Morocco: They are playing at home. They won all their practice games and have the best fans behind them.
- Senegal: A very strong team that knows how to win. Their defense is like a wall.
- Egypt: They have a great history in this tournament and a very fast attack.
- Ivory Coast: They won the last tournament and are still playing very well.
- Nigeria: They have some of the best goal-scorers in the world.
The Big Surprises (Teams That Could Shock Everyone)
These teams are not the “famous” favorites, but they are playing very good football right now.
- Algeria: They are working very hard to prove they are still a top team.
- Mali: A very skillful team that is very difficult to beat.
- Angola: They have a very strong defense and do not give away easy goals.
- DR Congo: They play very fast and can score goals out of nowhere.
The Underdogs (Teams Dreaming Big)
These teams are smaller, but they have a lot of heart and could beat a big team.
- Comoros: They already beat some big teams to get here. They play the opening match against Morocco.
- Sudan & Benin: They worked very hard to qualify. They will try to stay very organized to stop the big stars.
Quick Team List
- The Best: Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Nigeria.
- The Chasers: Algeria, Cameroon, Mali, South Africa, Tunisia.
- The Fighters: Angola, Zambia, Burkina Faso, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea.
- The Hopefuls: Uganda, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Botswana, Mozambique.
