Cameroon has announced the payment of qualification and victory bonuses to its players following their progression to the AFCON quarter-finals.

As Morocco hosts AFCON 2025, nine African nations remain absent from the tournament’s history, still waiting for their first finals appearance.

From Morocco to Nigeria and Cameroon, several high-profile players will miss AFCON 2025. A structured overview of the biggest absentees.

FIFA has instructed European clubs to release all African players no later than December 8 ahead of AFCON 2025 in Morocco. The decision guarantees early squad preparation and reinforces the international status of Africa’s biggest football event.