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Yobo to serve as assistant at AFCON draw tonight
Former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, is set to serve as one of the draw assistants for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final draw.
The draw ceremony is scheduled to take place today at the Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat, Morocco, where the 24 qualified teams will discover their paths to the prestigious trophy.
Yobo will be joined by other African football icons, including Mustapha Hadji, Serge Aurier, and Aliou Cisse.
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Together, they will not only conduct the draw but also provide expert analysis and insights into the tournament’s groupings.
The 2025 AFCON finals will be hosted in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
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