The quarter-final fixtures of the TotalEnergies 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco are now complete following Algeria’s hard-fought Round of 16 victory over DR Congo late Tuesday.
Algeria booked their spot in the last eight with a dramatic 1–0 extra-time win in Rabat, with super substitute Anis Boulbina striking in the 119th minute to seal qualification. The result sets up a mouth-watering quarter-final showdown against Nigeria.
Nigeria had earlier secured their quarter-final ticket on Monday after an exciting 4–0 win over Mozambique, as Victor Osimhen saw the back of the net twice to send the Super Eagles through.
Before Algeria’s qualification, Senegal, Mali, hosts Morocco, Cameroon and Egypt had already secured their quarter-final tickets.
Defending champions Côte d’Ivoire became the final team to join the last eight after a convincing 3–0 victory over Burkina Faso on Tuesday night in Marrakesh.
Goals from Amad Diallo, Yan Diomandé and Bamba Touré capped a dominant performance by the Elephants, who will now face Egypt in a blockbuster quarter-final as they chase a historic back-to-back AFCON title.
Qualified teams for AFCON 2025 quarter-finals:
Senegal
Mali
Morocco
Cameroon
Egypt
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Confirmed quarter-final fixtures:
Mali vs Senegal – Friday, January 9
Venue: Grand Stade de Tanger, Tangier by 5pm WAT
Cameroon vs Morocco – Friday, January 9
Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat by 9 pm WAT
Egypt vs Côte d’Ivoire – Saturday, January 10
Venue: Stade Adrar, Agadir by 8pm WAT
Nigeria vs Algeria – Saturday, January 10
Venue: Stade de Marrakech, Ouahat Sidi Brahim by 5pm WAT
