Unexpected Twists: Drama in AFCON 2025 Draw

The draw for the preliminary round of AFCON 2025 has been released! Check out the official CAF fixtures and get ready for an exciting tournament filled with top African football teams. Who will come out on top? Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming AFCON 2025!
Get ready for AFCON 2025! The preliminary round draw for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) tournament has been announced. Check out the fixtures and start planning your support for your favorite teams now!Get ready for the 2025 AFCON as we reveal the preliminary round draw! Stay updated and plan your schedule with the CAF fixtures to make sure you don't miss any of the action. Exciting matches and talented teams await, so don't forget to tune in to the African Cup of Nations in 2025! #AFCON2025 #CAF #FixturesGet ready for the 2025 AFCON as we reveal the preliminary round draw! Stay updated and plan your schedule with the CAF fixtures to make sure you don't miss any of the action. Exciting matches and talented teams await, so don't forget to tune in to the African Cup of Nations in 2025! #AFCON2025 #CAF #FixturesThe Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the fixtures for the preliminary round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following a draw held at their headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. This early stage involves the eight lowest-ranked teams according to the last FIFA rankings, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling tournament.The fixtures for the preliminary round are as follows, with teams playing home and away matches between March 20-26, 2024:First Leg Fixtures:Somalia vs EswatiniSao Tome vs South SudanChad vs MauritiusDjibouti vs LiberiaSecond Leg Fixtures:Eswatini vs SomaliaSouth Sudan vs Sao TomeMauritius vs ChadLiberia vs DjiboutiThe winners of these preliminary rounds will advance to join the 44 teams that have already qualified for the group stage of the tournament.In addition to the draw, CAF announced a significant update for the 2025 AFCON. In principle, an agreement has been reached for the tournament to be hosted in July and August 2025 in Morocco. This decision comes after CAF President Patrice Motsepe and the Moroccan Football Federation engaged in discussions supported by FIFA. The proposed dates for the tournament are July 20 to August 16 or 17, 2025, marking a shift from the traditional timing to accommodate the FIFA expanded Club World Cup scheduled in North America.This move follows the rescheduling of the last two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments due to various concerns, including weather conditions. The 2021 edition, hosted by Cameroon, took place in January and February 2022, while the most recent tournament was initially planned for June and July but was moved to early 2023 in Ivory Coast.Looking ahead, CAF has also announced that the 2027 Cup of Nations will be a joint venture hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, underscoring the organization's commitment to rotating the prestigious tournament across the continent.Get ready for the 2025 AFCON as we reveal the preliminary round draw! Stay updated and plan your schedule with the CAF fixtures to make sure you don't miss any of the action. Exciting matches and talented teams await, so don't forget to tune in to the African Cup of Nations in 2025! #AFCON2025 #CAF #fixtures