The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has set the stage for the initial phase of excitement in the journey towards the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

With the preliminary round draw scheduled to unfold on Tuesday, February 20, at the CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, anticipation is on the rise.

In this preliminary round, attention will be squarely on the eight lowest-ranked teams in the most recent FIFA rankings. Among them are Somalia, Djibouti, Sao Tome, Chad, Mauritius, South Sudan, Liberia, and Eswatini.

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These teams will engage in head-to-head battles, contested on a home and away basis, set to unfold between March 18th and 26th, 2024.

For football enthusiasts across the continent, these matches promise to be a captivating prelude to the main event. With the thrill of competition and the spirit of determination, these teams will vie for the opportunity to advance to the next stage of the tournament.

For the victorious four among them, a coveted spot awaits in the group stage alongside the 44 exempted teams.

As the journey to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations unfolds, hosted by Morocco. The preliminary round serves as a testament to the diverse and dynamic landscape of African football.