AFCON 2025 action intensifies as Africa’s top teams compete for places in the quarter-finals in Morocco.
The knockout phase of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 reaches a crucial point on Tuesday as the final two quarter-final tickets are decided.
Two Round of 16 fixtures involving some of Africa’s top footballing nations will determine the complete quarter-final line-up. Algeria face the Democratic Republic of Congo at 5:00 p.m., while defending champions Côte d’Ivoire take on Burkina Faso at 8:00 p.m. (WAT).
So far, six teams have already secured qualification, following a series of intense knockout encounters that have highlighted the tournament’s competitiveness.
Qualified Teams So Far
Senegal became the first team to advance on Saturday after extending their unbeaten run with a victory over Sudan. Mali followed later that day, edging Tunisia on penalties in a tightly contested clash.
On Sunday, host nation Morocco booked their place with a narrow 1–0 win over Tanzania in Rabat, while Cameroon completed the day’s qualifiers with a dramatic 2–1 victory against South Africa.
The Round of 16 continued on Monday with Egypt advancing after a 3–1 extra-time win over Benin, sealed by a late goal from Mohamed Salah. Nigeria also confirmed their quarter-final spot with a dominant 4–0 victory over Mozambique, as Victor Osimhen scored twice to propel the Super Eagles through.
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What’s Next
The outcomes of Tuesday’s matches will finalise the quarter-final bracket and shape the path to the AFCON 2025 final.
The quarter-finals are scheduled for Friday, January 9, and Saturday, January 10, with the tournament set to climax on January 18 at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat.
Teams Qualified for AFCON 2025 Quarter-Finals
- Senegal
- Mali
- Morocco
- Cameroon
- Egypt
- Nigeria
Confirmed Quarter-Final Fixtures
- Mali vs Senegal – Friday, January 9
- Cameroon vs Morocco – Friday, January 9
- Egypt vs Winner of Côte d’Ivoire vs Burkina Faso – Saturday, January 10
- Nigeria vs Winner of Algeria vs DR Congo – Saturday, January 10
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