The quarter-final line-up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco has been confirmed, promising four high-stakes encounters across Friday and Saturday as teams battle for continental supremacy.
The action kicks off on Friday in Tangiers, where Mali will face defending champions Senegal in a West African derby slated for 4:00 pm GMT (5:00 pm Nigeria time). Later in the day, hosts Morocco will take on five-time champions Cameroon in Rabat at 7:00 pm GMT (8:00 pm Nigeria time), with the Atlas Lions aiming to capitalise on home advantage.
On Saturday, the spotlight shifts to Marrakesh, where Algeria will clash with Nigeria at 4:00 pm GMT (5:00 pm Nigeria time) in one of the tournament’s most anticipated ties, reigniting a fierce rivalry between two of Africa’s most decorated sides.
The quarter-final stage concludes in Agadir at 7:00 pm GMT (8:00 pm Nigeria time), as seven-time winners Egypt meet Ivory Coast in a heavyweight contest between former champions.
Quarter-Final Fixtures:
Friday, January 9
Mali v Senegal – 5:00 pm Nigeria Time, Tangiers
Cameroon v Morocco – 8:00 pm Nigeria Time, Rabat
Saturday, January 10
Algeria v Nigeria – 5:00 pm Nigeria Time, Marrakesh
Egypt v Ivory Coast – 8:00 pm Nigeria Time, Agadir
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