The 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off January 2021, with 24 teams battling it out to be crowned continental champions.
Goal takes a look the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, qualified teams, how the competition works and more.
What is the format of the Africa Cup of Nations?
Following the end of the qualification stage, 24 teams are drawn into six groups comprising of four teams each.
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The tournament kicks off with a group stage in a round-robin format.