AFCON 2025: Salah, Mbeumo Among UK Players Chosen for Tournament
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, hosted by Morocco, will commence on December 21, featuring an opening match between the national teams of Morocco and Comoros in Rabat. This tournament will showcase a total of 24 nations competing for the title.
Key Details about AFCON 2025
- Start Date: December 21, 2025
- Host Country: Morocco
- Opening Match: Morocco vs. Comoros
Participating Teams and UK-based Players
As of now, 22 out of the 24 teams have finalized their squads, with a total of 55 players selected. Six teams, specifically Benin, Botswana, Comoros, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Sudan, have not included any players from the UK.
Notable UK Players in AFCON 2025
Several Premier League and EFL players have made the cut. Here’s a summary of some key names:
- Egypt: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Omar Marmoush (Man City)
- Cameroon: Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United), Carlos Baleba (Brighton)
- DR Congo: Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham)
- Ivory Coast: Amad Diallo (Manchester United), Willy Boly (Nottingham Forest)
- Nigeria: Alex Iwobi (Fulham), Calvin Bassey (Fulham)
- Mali: Yves Bissouma (Tottenham)
- Morocco: Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United)
Timeline of Key Events
The tournament will unfold over the following dates:
- Player releases: December 15, 2025
- Group stages: December 21 – December 31, 2025
- Last 16: January 3 – January 6, 2026
- Quarter-finals: January 9 – January 10, 2026
- Semi-finals: January 14, 2026
- Third-place play-off: January 17, 2026
- Final: January 18, 2026
As anticipation builds for AFCON 2025, fans will be eager to see how their favorite players perform in this prestigious tournament. With key players like Mohamed Salah and Bryan Mbeumo taking the stage, the competition promises to be thrilling.
