The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has confirmed that each participating country will be allowed to register a final squad of 28 players for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
According to CAF, the expanded list is designed to help teams better manage player fitness, injuries, workload and potential health-related concerns during the month-long event.
The continent’s soccer governing body further stated that each national team can also include up to 17 members of technical staff for the competition.
The move is to ensure adequate support across coaching, medical, logistics, and performance analysis roles.
The 24 teams are expected to finalise their 28-man final squad on December 11.
Morocco will host the competition from December 18, 2025 to January 18, 2026.