The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 has progressed to the quarter-final stage, featuring eight qualified teams following the completion of the Round of 16. The fixtures include notable matchups such as Nigeria vs Algeria and Egypt vs Côte d’Ivoire, scheduled for January 9 and 10, 2026, across Moroccan venues. The tournament, hosted in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, continues with these knockout games leading to semi-finals on January 13 and 14.
The qualified teams advanced through competitive Round of 16 ties: Nigeria defeated Mozambique 4-0, Algeria beat DR Congo 1-0 in extra time, Mali overcame Angola 2-0, Senegal edged Cape Verde 2-1, Cameroon topped Guinea 2-0, Morocco dominated Tanzania 3-0, Egypt won 2-1 against Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire progressed 1-0 over South Africa.
“The fixtures include notable matchups such as Nigeria vs Algeria as previewed here and Cameroon vs Morocco. The tournament path began with thrills like Amad’s screamer in Ivory Coast vs Cameroon, leading to this stage after the Super Eagles’ Round of 16 win over Mozambique.”
AFCON 2025 Quarter-Final Fixtures
| Match | Date | Time (WAT) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mali vs Senegal | January 9, 2026 | 5:00 PM | Grand Stade de Tanger, Tangier |
| Cameroon vs Morocco | January 9, 2026 | 9:00 PM | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat |
| Nigeria vs Algeria | January 10, 2026 | 5:00 PM | Stade de Marrakech, Marrakesh |
| Egypt vs Côte d’Ivoire | January 10, 2026 | 8:00 PM | Stade Adrar, Agadir |
These matches highlight key rivalries and feature stars like Victor Osimhen for Nigeria, Riyad Mahrez for Algeria, and Mohamed Salah for Egypt.
Broadcast coverage includes SuperSport and NTA in Nigeria, with international options via CAF platforms and beIN Sports. Winners advance to the semi-finals, building toward the final on January 18.