AFCON 2025 kickoff, Nigeria vs Tanzania, fans watching at home
AFCON 2025 Is Officially Open: Family Drama, Missing Cousins, And First Tests
Every proper family meeting, especially during the festive season, starts the same way: counting heads, whispering about who didn’t show up, and settling in for the drama. As AFCON 2025 kicks off in Morocco, one thing is immediately clear—some familiar faces are missing.
Yes, Ghana didn’t make the guest list this time. A family meeting without our brothers with the “worst jollof” feels strange, but rules are rules. Invitations were sent, the link shared, but the qualification stage was the real dealbreaker. No hard feelings—there’s still space on the couch to watch from home. The family meeting goes on.
Before the first ball is even kicked, Cameroon has provided premium family drama. Two squad lists, coaching changes, and enough back-and-forth to power an entire WhatsApp group. Classic AFCON behaviour!
Every family has that one uncle who causes a scene before the party even starts—Cameroon has leaned fully into that role. Whether André Onana shows up or not, all eyes will be on their opening group game against Gabon on Wednesday, December 24. At AFCON, football is important—but drama is never optional.
For Nigerian fans, the real meeting begins on Tuesday, December 23, when the Super Eagles step into AFCON 2025 with something to prove against Tanzania at 6:30 pm.
After the heartbreak of the last AFCON final, expectations are high. Family debates are already in full swing: some swear this is Osimhen’s tournament, while others caution that Tanzania might come to spoil the mood. One thing is clear—when kickoff comes, the remote belongs to football. No channel flipping. No negotiations.
The opening round promises plenty of side conversations and talking points:
Sunday, Dec 21: Morocco vs Comoros — 8:00 pm
Monday, Dec 22: Mali vs Zambia — 3:00 pm | South Africa vs Angola — 6:00 pm | Egypt vs Zimbabwe — 9:00 pm
Tuesday, Dec 23: DR Congo vs Benin — 1:30 pm | Senegal vs Botswana — 4:00 pm | Nigeria vs Tanzania — 6:30 pm | Tunisia vs Uganda — 9:00 pm
Wednesday, Dec 24: Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea — 1:30 pm | Algeria vs Sudan — 4:00 pm | Ivory Coast vs Mozambique — 6:30 pm | Cameroon vs Gabon — 9:00 pm
Hosts Morocco kick things off against Comoros, with pressure on them to shine in front of the home crowd. Egypt faces Zimbabwe on Monday, reminding everyone why the Pharaohs remain African football royalty. Defending champions Ivory Coast take on Mozambique on Wednesday—are they still hungry for more, or content with past glory?
Logistics matter. Every AFCON 2025 match will be shown live on the SuperSport AFCON dedicated channel, available on DStv Channel 202 and GOtv Channel 59. If you’re not watching, you’re missing the family meeting.
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