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CAF Expands Player Quota for AFCON 2025, Sets New 28-Man Squad Rule
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has expanded the squad size for AFCON 2025 to 28 players.
- The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has expanded the squad size for AFCON 2025 to 28 players.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially approved an increase in squad size for teams participating in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), raising the limit to 28 players.
In a statement issued on Thursday, CAF said the adjustment was made to help national teams better manage player fitness, injuries, workload and other health-related concerns throughout the 31-day competition.
Beyond the enlarged squad, the football body also confirmed that countries can register up to 17 technical staff members, including coaches, medical personnel, logistics experts and performance analysts.
CAF described the move as part of broader efforts to ensure that every national team arrives fully equipped for the demands of modern football.
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With the tournament fast approaching, CAF noted that all 24 qualified nations must submit their final 28-man team lists by December 11.
The 2025 AFCON will be hosted by Morocco, running from December 18, 2025, to January 18, 2026, with preparations already in full swing as the continent anticipates another thrilling football showdown.
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