Quarter-finals line-up complete as AFCON 2025 Heats Up
By Tosin Omojola –
The race for the coveted Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy is intensifying as the competition reaches the quarter-final stage. The round of 16 is now complete, and the line-up for the last eight is set, leaving eight other teams to return home.
Host Morocco, Nigeria, Algeria, Cameroon, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, and Mali all advanced to the quarter-finals and will now contest for spots in the semi-finals.
The quarter-finals kick off on Friday, January 9, with a clash between French-speaking West African neighbours, Senegal and Mali, followed by a high-stakes fixture between host Morocco and Cameroon.
The quarter-final matchups conclude on Saturday, January 10, as Nigeria face Algeria, after which Egypt take on Côte d’Ivoire. With the quarter-finals line-up complete, the competition promises thrilling action as the continent’s best sides vie for a place in the semi-finals.
