AFCON 2025 Final Squad Lists Released for All Countries
The final squad lists for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) have been officially released. The tournament will begin on December 21, 2025, with host Morocco facing Comoros in Rabat. All 24 participating countries have submitted their squads, setting the stage for an exciting competition.
Several notable players will miss the tournament. Nigeria’s captain William Troost-Ekong, has retired from international football, while Simon Adingra of Cote D’Ivoire is out due to limited playing time at Sunderland. Nicolas Pepe from Villarreal will also not participate. Ghana will miss AFCON for the first time in 21 years, marking a major shock for fans.
For Nigeria, top stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman lead the squad. The team includes goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali, Amas Obasogie, and Francis Uzoho; defenders Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Zaidu Sanusi, and Chidozie Awaziem; midfielders Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, and Raphael Onyedika; and forwards Samuel Chukwueze, Paul Onuachu, and Moses Simon.
Cote D’Ivoire, the reigning 2024 AFCON champions, aims to defend their title with players like Amad Diallo, Vakoun Bayo, and Wilfried Zaha leading the attack. Their midfield features Franck Kessié, Seko Fofana, and Jean-Philippe Gbamin, while the defense is anchored by Emmanuel Agbadou and Odilon Kossounou.
Other top teams include Morocco, featuring stars Achraf Hakimi, Youssef En-Nesyri, and Brahim Diaz; Egypt, with Mohamed Salah and Mostafa Mohamed; and Tunisia, boasting Ferjani Sassi and Elias Saad. South Africa, Burkina Faso, Zambia, Comoros, Tanzania, Angola, Benin, Mali, and Gabon have also finalized their squads.
Fans can expect a competitive and thrilling AFCON 2025. Despite some star players missing, the tournament promises high-quality football, surprises, and unforgettable moments for fans of African football.
