AFCON 2025: Quarter-Final Line-Up Sets Stage for Heavyweight Showdowns

Posted : 08 January 2026

The quarter-final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has been confirmed, setting up a series of heavyweight clashes as Africa’s premier football tournament enters its decisive stage.

Among the last eight are defending champions Côte d’Ivoire and record seven-time winners Egypt, joined by former champions and continental powerhouses Senegal, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Algeria, alongside ambitious Mali and tournament hosts Morocco.

These eight nations advanced to the quarter-finals following an exciting Round of 16. Egypt, the most successful team in AFCON history, secured progression with a hard-fought extra-time victory over Benin, while holders Côte d’Ivoire maintained their title defense by defeating Burkina Faso 3-0, keeping alive hopes of back-to-back crowns.

Hosts Morocco, buoyed by home support and their historic status as the first African nation to reach a FIFA World Cup semi-final, edged past Tanzania to reach the last eight. Senegal, champions in 2021, continued their consistent form with a win over Sudan, and Mali demonstrated resilience by overcoming Tunisia on penalties despite being reduced to ten men for significant periods.

Nigeria highlighted their attacking prowess with a commanding win over Mozambique, inspired by a brace from Victor Osimhen, while Algeria required extra time to defeat DR Congo, with substitute Adil Boulbina scoring late to secure progression.

The quarter-finals feature several high-profile matchups. Egypt will meet defending champions Côte d’Ivoire in a blockbuster clash on Saturday, while hosts Morocco face a stern test against five-time champions Cameroon on Friday. An all-West African showdown sees reigning champions Senegal take on a resilient Mali side in Friday’s first game. Meanwhile, Nigeria meets Algeria in a continental heavyweight clash on Saturday.

The quarter-final schedule promises thrilling encounters as the tournament builds toward its climax, with winners advancing to the semi-finals in the battle for continental supremacy.

AFCON 2025 Quarter-Final Fixtures:

Friday, 9 January

17:00 — Mali vs Senegal
20:00 — Cameroon vs Morocco

Saturday, 10 January

17:00 — Algeria vs Nigeria
20:00 — Egypt vs Côte d’Ivoire

AFCON 2025: Quarter-Final Line-Up Sets Stage for Heavyweight Showdowns

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