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The Elephants face a tough draw in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, aiming to repeat their previous tournament success.
Defending champions Ivory Coast have been placed in a challenging group for the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers pitting them against Zambia, Sierra Leone, and Chad in Group G.
The draw, which unfolded on a vibrant Thursday afternoon in Johannesburg, South Africa, sets the stage for a thrilling battle to secure a spot in the continent's premier football competition.
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16:18 - 04.07.2024
AFCON 2025: Harambee Stars to face Cameroon in tough group
Harambee Stars have been faced in a very tough AFCON 2025 qualifying group, which will include a tricky double-headed encounter against Cameroon.
According to Sports Buddy, the ceremony was graced by the presence of Cote d’Ivoire's head coach, Emerse Fae, and Moroccan football legend Marouane Chamakh, both of whom played pivotal roles in conducting the draw.
The Elephants will enter the qualifiers with high expectations following their triumphant campaign in the previous edition of the AFCON in 2023, which they hosted.
Zambia perhaps their most notable adversary in the group presents a significant hurdle as the Chipolopolo have historically proven to be a tough opponent.
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13:50 - 04.07.2024
CECAFA Kagame Cup: Fixture schedule released as Gor Mahia learn potential routes to final
Gor Mahia's potential route to the final of the CECAFA Kagame Cup has been unveiled following the release of fixtures.
Meanwhile, Sierra Leone and Chad, though considered underdogs bring unpredictability and potential for upsets adding layers of intrigue and challenge to the group dynamics.
The qualifiers are set to kick off in September to determine the first 24 nations that will compete in the 35th edition of Africa's biggest tournament.
2025 AFCON draw in full
Group A: Tunisia, Madagascar, Comoros, Gambia
Group B: Morocco, Gabon,Central Africa Republic, Lesotho
Group C: Egypt, Cape Verde, Mauritania, Botswana
Group D: Nigeria, Benin Libya, Rwanda
Group E: Algeria, Equatorial Guinea, Togo, Liberia
Group F: Ghana, Angola, Sudan, Niger
Group G: Cote d'Ivoire, Zambia, Sierra Leone, Chad
Group H: DR Congo, Guinea, Tanzania, Ethiopia
Group I: Mali, Mozambique, Guinea Bissau, Eswatini
Group J: Cameroon, Namibia, Kenya, Zimbabwe
Group K: South Africa, Uganda, Congo, South Sudan
Group L: Senegal, Burkina Faso, Malawi, Burundi
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