The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 has reached its business end, with CAF officially confirming the quarter-final fixtures following the conclusion of the Round of 16 matches in Morocco.
The last eight features some of Africa’s biggest footballing nations, setting the stage for a series of high-stakes encounters as teams battle for a place in the semi-finals.
AFCON 2025 Quarter-Final Fixtures
Friday, January 9, 2026
- Mali vs Senegal – Grand Stade de Tangier
- Cameroon vs Morocco – Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Algeria vs Nigeria – Stade de Marrakech
- Egypt vs Côte d’Ivoire – Stade Adrar, Agadir
The quarter-finals deliver several classic African football rivalries and high-profile matchups.
West African neighbours Mali and Senegal face off in what promises to be a tightly contested encounter, with both sides showing tactical discipline and defensive solidity throughout the tournament.
Hosts Morocco will rely on home support as they take on five-time champions Cameroon, a team known for thriving under pressure in knockout stages.
One of the standout ties sees Nigeria square off against Algeria, a clash between two continental heavyweights with rich AFCON histories. Both teams come into the game with strong momentum after convincing Round of 16 performances.
Meanwhile, Egypt meet Côte d’Ivoire in a fixture that pits AFCON’s most successful nation against the former champions, adding extra weight to an already high-profile contest.
With no clear favourites remaining, AFCON 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive editions in recent years. The winners of these fixtures will advance to the semi-finals, keeping their hopes of continental glory firmly alive.