The draw for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place on Monday evening at the prestigious Mohamed V National Theatre in Rabat, Morocco.
The draw event, scheduled for January 29, 2025, will determine the groupings for the tournament, which runs from December 21 to January 18 – making it the first AFCON to span across two calendar years.
Victor Osimhen alongside his teammates celebrating the Super Eagles goal in Uyo during the AFCON qualifiers.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles, who have won the tournament three times, will be represented at the AFCON draw by Head Coach Éric Sékou Chelle, Team Administrator Dayo Enebi Achor, and Alhaji Sharif Rabiu Inuwa, Chairman of the NFF Technical and Development Committee
The Super Eagles have been placed in Pot 1 alongside other football powerhouses such as Egypt (seven-time champions), Cote d’Ivoire (three-time champions and current holders), Algeria (two-time winners), hosts Morocco (1976 champions), and 2021 champions Senegal.
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This promises to be a highly competitive tournament, with the Super Eagles looking to add to their record 16 medals from 20 previous AFCON appearances.
This year’s AFCON also marks the first time Morocco will host the tournament since 1988. Despite pulling out as hosts for the 2015 edition due to Ebola concerns.
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Morocco has since hosted major events like the 2018 African Nations Championship (which they won) and the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup, cementing their status as a key player in African football.
As the AFCON draw unfolds on Monday, all eyes will be on which teams the Super Eagles will face in the group stages.
Source: The Athletic NG
