2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/2025-africa-cup-of-nations-qualification

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport?Association Football (Soccer)
2. What is the governing body?Confederation of African Football (CAF)
3. How many teams will play in the final tournament in Morocco?Twenty-four teams will compete in the final tournament, including Morocco as the host nation.
4. When did the qualification start and what stages are there?The process began with a preliminary round from March 20 to 26, 2024, followed by a group stage in September, October, and November 2024.

Confederation of African Football (CAF): The continental governing body responsible for organizing and overseeing football competitions in Africa.
Preliminary Round: An initial phase of the qualification process for lower-ranked teams to earn a place in the main group stage.
Group Stage: A competitive phase where teams are allocated into groups and play a series of matches against other teams within their designated group.