The 24 Teams qualified For The TOTALENERGIES AFCON Morocco 2025. Photo Credit: Football Together/ Facebook
With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations set to kick off in Morocco from December 21 to January 18, football fans can already compare the squads on paper. Transfermarkt’s market value data provides a snapshot of the financial strength and player depth of all 24 participating nations. These figures reflect the combined estimated market values of each team’s registered players, offering insight into squad quality ahead of the tournament.
AFCON 2025 market values – team ranking
Below is the ranking of all AFCON 2025 teams by total squad value (in euros), based on Transfermarkt estimates:
| Rank | Team | Market Value (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | €453.00 million |
| 2 | Morocco (Host) | €438.65 million |
| 3 | Côte d’Ivoire | €339.03 million |
| 4 | Nigeria | €286.55 million |
| 5 | Cameroon | €255.40 million |
| 6 | Algeria | €224.80 million |
| 7 | Mali | €149.55 million |
| 8 | Egypt | €136.40 million |
| 9 | DR Congo | €134.40 million |
| 10 | Burkina Faso | €118.95 million |
| 11 | Tunisia | €70.60 million |
| 12 | Angola | €52.53 million |
| 13 | South Africa | €44.80 million |
| 14 | Gabon | €32.08 million |
| 15 | Mozambique | €25.13 million |
| 16 | Zambia | €21.08 million |
| 17 | Equatorial Guinea | €19.28 million |
| 18 | Comoros | €20.03 million |
| 19 | Benin | €13.48 million |
| 20 | Zimbabwe | €10.05 million |
| 21 | Uganda | €6.88 million |
| 22 | Tanzania | €4.93 million |
| 23 | Sudan | €2.28 million |
| 24 | Botswana | €1.95 million |
These figures reflect the combined Transfermarkt market value of each squad’s registered players. Senegal and Morocco lead the ranking, followed by other traditional African football powers. Teams toward the lower end include nations with smaller presences in top European leagues.
Why squad value matters
Market value offers a useful context for comparing the depth and individual quality of national teams. High market values often indicate a concentration of players active in top foreign leagues, bringing elite experience and tactical expertise to the tournament.
For example, Senegal’s leading value reflects both established stars and a strong core of European-based players. Morocco’s high valuation is anchored by players like Achraf Hakimi and others competing at the highest club level.
Value ≠ victory on the pitch
While market value is a strong indicator of squad strength, it does not guarantee success. AFCON history is full of examples where teams with lower valuations prevailed through tactical discipline, unity, and strong performances on the big stage.
As the tournament unfolds in Morocco from December 21 to January 18, these market values set expectations — but matchday form, strategy and national pride will decide the ultimate champion.
