AFCON 2025: Quarter-finals Set
By Wellington Jopelo
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinals in Morocco are set, with four thrilling matches scheduled across Friday and Saturday as the battle for continental supremacy heats up.
Action on Friday opens in Tangiers, where Mali take on defending champions Senegal at 5:00 PM Nigeria Time in a West African showdown. Later, hosts Morocco face Cameroon in Rabat at 8:00 PM, with the Atlas Lions hoping to turn home support into a victory against the five-time champions.
Saturday shifts the focus to Marrakesh, where Algeria clash with Nigeria at 5:00 PM in a high-profile duel between two of Africa’s football powerhouses. The day concludes in Agadir at 8:00 PM as seven-time winners Egypt go head-to-head with Ivory Coast in a heavyweight contest of former champions.
Quarter-final Schedule (Nigeria Time)
Friday, January 9
- Mali vs Senegal – 5:00 PM, Tangiers
- Cameroon vs Morocco – 8:00 PM, Rabat
Saturday, January 10
- Algeria vs Nigeria – 5:00 PM, Marrakesh
- Egypt vs Ivory Coast – 8:00 PM, Agadir