The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has refuted recent speculation that the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) could be moved to a neutral venue. Reports had suggested such a move was being considered to resolve a scheduling conflict, but CAF has clarified the tournament's plans.
The 2025 AFCON is scheduled to be hosted by Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. This marks the first time the tournament will be held in the Northern Hemisphere's winter to avoid the summer heat, following a decision by the CAF Executive Committee.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has consistently affirmed Morocco's status as the sole host. In official statements, CAF has emphasized its commitment to the original host nation and dismissed scenarios involving a neutral final as baseless rumors.
The tournament's format and venue arrangements remain as initially planned, with no changes to the host country agreement. Further details regarding match schedules and specific stadiums are expected to be released by CAF in the coming months.
