The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 has entered the quarterfinal stage, with eight nations still in contention: Nigeria, Algeria, Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Morocco, Cameroon and Mali. Four matches will be played on 9 and 10 January, determining which teams advance to the semifinals.
Morocco, the host nation, opens the round against Cameroon at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on 9 January. The Moroccans have progressed thanks to defensive solidity and the contributions of stars such as Brahim Diaz and Achraf Hakimi, while Cameroon relies on its physical presence and strong AFCON pedigree.
The second fixture pits Algeria against Nigeria at the Stade de Marrakech in Marrakech on 10 January. Nigeria has displayed impressive attacking firepower, whereas Algeria has shown tactical discipline and resilience. The Super Eagles reached this stage with a 4‑0 victory over Mozambique, while Algeria edged DR Congo 1‑0 after extra time.
Egypt, the most successful nation in AFCON history with seven titles, will face defending champions Côte d’Ivoire at the Grand Stade d’Agadir in Agadir on 10 January. Egypt’s quarterfinal berth came after a hard‑fought 3‑1 extra‑time win over Benin, while Côte d’Ivoire arrived buoyed by a 3‑0 triumph over Burkina Faso.
The final quarterfinal match takes place at the Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier on 9 January, featuring Mali against Senegal. Senegal, the 2021 champions, have shown solidity and composure, while Mali have impressed with discipline and compactness. The West African derby promises an exciting contest as both sides aim to reach the semifinals.
Overall, the AFCON 2025 quarterfinals promise intense and thrilling football, with all eight teams possessing a realistic chance of moving on to the next stage.
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