Following Algeria's withdrawal from the bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially designated Morocco as the host nation for the 2025 edition.

Originally, Guinea was slated to host the 2025 AFCON, but they lost their hosting rights in September 2023.

CAF President Patrice Motsepe confirmed this decision, citing Guinea's lack of progress in preparing for the tournament.

The announcement was made by CAF President Patrice Motsepe on Wednesday, September 27, in Cairo, Egypt.

The 35th edition of Africa's premier football competition will be held across various cities in Morocco, including Casa, Fez, Marrakech, Rabat, Tangier, and Agadir.

Initially scheduled for June–July 2025, the 2025 AFCON might now be hosted in January–February 2026.

This adjustment is due to the expanded FIFA Club World Cup set to take place in June–July 2025.

Notably, this will be the second time that Morocco hosts Africa's premier football competition, with the first instance occurring in 1988.

Meanwhile, the 2023 AFCON is set to be held in Ivory Coast from January 13 to 11, 2024, featuring 24 nations competing for the ultimate prize.