Africa Cup of Nations draw as it happened

Summary

Tournament from 17 January to 8 February
Staged in Equatorial Guinea after Morocco pull out
Group A: Equatorial Guinea, Congo, Gabon, Burkina Faso
Group B: Zambia, DR Congo, Cape Verde, Tunisia
Group C: Ghana, Senegal, South Africa, Algeria
Group D: Ivory Coast, Guinea, Cameroon, Mali

Live Reporting

Andy Cryer

Postpublished at 18:10 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2014
John Bennett, BBC World Service: "The organisers have split up the teams based on how they've performed during the most recent tournaments, so potentially four of the leading contenders could meet in the first round. The "Group of favourites" would include, Ghana or Ivory Coast, with Algeria, Cameroon and Senegal. Ivory Coast and Algeria met during the group stage two years ago and drew 2-2."
"Meanwhile all the teams in pots 2, 3 and 4 will be praying they are drawn against hosts Equatorial Guinea, who have a very weak looking squad. They've also had hardly any time to prepare. And the potential dark horses to avoid could be Gabon and Cape Verde. Gabon were unbeaten in qualifying and Cape Verde were the first team to qualify for this AFCON."
Postpublished at 18:09 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2014
The ceremony has started in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea, with the guests being entertained by some funky music before the welcome speeches.
Morocco out, Equatorial Guinea inpublished at 18:07 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2014
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The preparations for the 2015 tournament have been far from smooth, with original hosts Morocco not staging it because of their fears over the Ebola outbreak.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) selected Equatorial Guinea as a replacement in November and expelled Morocco from the relocated competition.
Equatorial Guinea had been disqualified in July for fielding an ineligible player but they are now back in...
You can't not have the hosts in the tournament can you?
Join the debate at #bbcafcon2015published at 18:05 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2014
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This is your chance to get involved in tonight's live offering. I want to hear your tips for the tournament, both good and bad. So, let me know your winners, your flops and your player to watch for.
I'll start you off - Winners: Algeria Flops: Cameroon One to watch: Yannick Bolasie.
Now it's your turn. Tweet #bbcfacon2015, external or post on the BBC Sport Facebook page. , external
The basicspublished at 18:03 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2014
A few details about the tournament then...
When is it? 17 January to 8 February.
Where is it? Equatorial Guinea.
Who are the defending champions? Nigeria.
They are the basics but there is a whole lot more to say.
Postpublished at 17:59 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2014
Good evening and welcome to a live text of the draw for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.
The tournament may still be more than a month away but this is where it starts to get real for Africa's best.
Who will play who? We are about to find out so stay tuned.
Postpublished at 17:14 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2014
Sixteen teams from one continent.
Image source, AP
Some of the best players from the top leagues around the world.
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All battling it out for one trophy - to be the kings of Africa.