By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
The preliminary round draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will hold on Tuesday, February 20.
The Confederation Cup of Nations (CAF) announced the date for the draw on Monday.
CAF also revealed the procedure for draw which will start at 2pm local time.
The preliminary round will include the eight lowest- ranked teams in the February FIFA ranking.
The teams are; Somalia, Djibouti, Sao Tome, Chad, Mauritius, South Sudan, Liberia and Eswatini.
The matches will be played on home and away basis during the FIFA Window of 18-26 March 2024. READ ALSO:
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The four preliminary round winners will join the 44 exempted teams for the group stage.
Morocco will host the next edition of Africa’s biggest soccer competition.
