AFCON 2025: Group F full squads

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has saved its most explosive narrative for Group F. Hosted in the coastal cities of Marrakesh and Agadir, this group features heavyweights.

With the defending champions looking to make history and a legendary rival in the midst of a radical transformation, Group F is widely considered the tournament’s "Group of Death."

Following the official squad releases, here is the full squad of Group F.

Goalkeepers: Alban Lafont, Yahia Fofana, Mohamed Koné

Defenders: Willy Boly, Evan Ndicka, Christopher Operi, Ghislain Konan, Odilon Kossounou, Emmanuel Agbadou, Armel Junior Zohouri, Ousmane Diomande, and Guela Doué

MILDFILEDERS: JEAN MICHAEL SERI, SEKO FOFANA, FRANCK KESSIE, OUMAR DIAKITE, AMAD DIALLO, IBRAHIM SANGARE, AND YAN DIOMANDE

FORWARDS: VAKOUN BAYO, WILFRIED ZAHA, JEAN PHILIPPE KRASSO, CHRIST INAO OULAI, SEBASTIEN HALLER, BAZOUMANA TOURE

Goalkeepers: Devis Epassy, Simon Omossola, Simon Ngapandouetnbu, Edouard Sombang.

Defenders: Samuel Kotto, Gerzino Nyamsi, Jean-Charles Castelletto, Nouhou Tolo, Flavien Enzo Boyomo, Mahamadou Nagida, Christopher Wooh, Junior Tchamadeu, Darlin Yongwa.

Midfielders: Martin Ndzie, Carlos Baleba, Arthur Avom, Eric-Junior Dina Ebimbe, Brice Ambina, Jean Junior Onana, Olivier Kemen.

Forwards: Bryan Mbeumo, Christian Bassogog, George-Kevin N'koudou, Danny Namaso, Frank Magri, Karl Etta Eyong, Christian Kofane, Patrick Soko.

Goalkeepers: Loyce Mbaba (Stella Club), Anse Ngoubi Demba (Mosta FC), Junior Bekale (Hafia FC)

Defenders: Anthony Oyono (Frosinone), Jeremy Oyono (Frosinone), Johann Obiang (Orleans), Aaron Appindangoye (Sivasspor), Bruno Ecuele Manga (Paris 13 Atletico), Alexis Moucketou (Aris Limassol), Mick Onfia (Hafia FC), Jonathan Do Marcolino (Bourg-en-Bresse), Uriel-Michel Mboula (Metz), Jacques Ekomie (Angers)

Midfielders: Mario Lemina (Galatasaray), Samake Nze (Stade d'Abidjan), Guelor Kanga (Esenler Erokspor), Eric Gocoum (Gol Gohar Sirjan FC), André Poko (Amed SK), Ruben Loufilou (Al Mina'a SC), Didier Ndong (Esteghlal)F

Forwards: Shavy Babicka (Toulouse), Teddy Averlant (Amiens), Denis Bouanga (LAFC), Edlin Essang-Matouti (USM Khenchela), Malick Evouna (AS Mangasport Moanda), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Marseille), Royce Openda (Bordeaux), Jim Allevinah (Angers)

Goalkeepers: Ernani Siluane (Black Bulls), Ivane Urrubal (UD Songo), Kimiss Zavala (Maritimo)

Defenders: Bruno Langa (Paphos), Oscar Cherene (UD Songo), Edmilson Dove (Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya), Nanani (UD Songo), Feliciano Jone (Black Bulls), Diogo Cabral (Santa Clara), Reinildo Mandava (Sunderland), Mexer (Keciorengucu), Fernando Chambuco (Black Bulls)

Midfielders: Joao Bonde (Ferroviario), Ricardo Guimaraes (Zira FK), Manuel Kambala (Polokwane City), Keyns Abdala (Chaves), Alfonso Amade (Dunfermline)

Forwards: Geny Catamo (Sporting CP), Witness Quembo (CD Nacional), Elias Pelembe (UD Songo), Chamito Alfandega (AC Viseu U23), Stanley Ratifo (Chemie Leipzig), Faisal Bangal (Mestre), Melque Alexandre (UD Songo), Gildo Vilanculos (Tadamon Sour)

Ivory Coast should navigate this group comfortably, but the battle for 2nd between Cameroon and Gabon will be the highlight of the opening round.

Cameroon’s decision to drop its icons could either be a masterstroke of modernisation or a catastrophic error that Gabon is perfectly positioned to exploit.