With the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations now concluded in Ivory Coast, the continent's football enthusiasts eagerly await the next chapter of the tournament.

Attention turns to the forthcoming preliminary draw for the 2025 event, scheduled for February 20, 2024, in Cairo, Egypt.

Commencing at 14:00 local time (12:00 GMT), the draw marks the first step towards shaping the landscape of AFCON 2025.

The preliminary round of the tournament will showcase the talents of the eight lowest-ranked teams, as determined by the FIFA ranking.

Among these footballing nations are Somalia, Djibouti, Sao Tome, Chad, Mauritius, South Sudan, Liberia, and Eswatini.

During the FIFA Window of March 18-26, 2024, these teams will engage in a series of compelling home and away matches, vying for advancement.

The four triumphant teams from the preliminary round will earn coveted berths in the group stage, where they will join forces with the 44 exempted teams.

Morocco has been selected as the esteemed host nation for AFCON 2025, adding further excitement to the anticipation.

Newly crowned champions, Ivory Coast, are anticipated to grace the tournament as they endeavor to defend their hard-earned title.

Here are the full draw procedures