The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), 2025 has reached the business end of the tournament with the quarter-finals confirmed. The last eight sides battle for a place in the semifinals scheduled later in January.
AFCON 2025 Quarter-Final Fixtures
Friday, 9 January 2026
Mali vs Senegal
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Time: 16:00 GMT
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Venue: Stade Ibn-Batouta, Tangier
This West African showdown promises intensity and quality, with Senegal’s tournament pedigree tested against a resilient Mali side eyeing a historic semifinal berth.
Cameroon vs Morocco
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Time: 19:00 GMT
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Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat
Hosts Morocco face seven-time champions Cameroon in a blockbuster encounter. With home support behind them, the Atlas Lions will look to overcome the Indomitable Lions’ vast AFCON experience.
Saturday, 10 January 2026
Nigeria vs Algeria
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Time: 16:00 GMT
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Venue: Marrakech Stadium, Marrakech
Two African giants collide as Nigeria’s attacking flair meets Algeria’s tactical discipline. This fixture is widely regarded as one of the most evenly balanced quarter-final ties.
Egypt vs Côte d’Ivoire
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Time: 19:00 GMT
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Venue: Adrar Stadium, Agadir
Africa’s most successful nation, Egypt, go head-to-head with Côte d’Ivoire in a high-stakes clash featuring continental pedigree, star power and a fierce desire for silverware.
Quick Overview
| Date | Fixture | Time (GMT) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2026 | Mali vs Senegal | 16:00 | Stade Ibn-Batouta, Tangier |
| 9 Jan 2026 | Cameroon vs Morocco | 19:00 | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat |
| 10 Jan 2026 | Nigeria vs Algeria | 16:00 | Marrakech Stadium, Marrakech |
| 10 Jan 2026 | Egypt vs Côte d’Ivoire | 19:00 | Adrar Stadium, Agadir |
Notes & Context
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The quarter-finals take place across four host cities: Tangier, Rabat, Marrakech and Agadir — showcasing Morocco’s spread of world-class stadiums.
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These matches decide which four nations go on to contest the semifinals from January 14, 2026, before the tournament culminates on January 18, 2026 with the final in Rabat.
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Several traditional African football powers have stamped their authority this year including Senegal, Morocco, Cameroon, Egypt and Nigeria.
What’s Next?
After the quarter-final winners are confirmed:
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Semifinals: 14 January 2026
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Third-place Play-off: 17 January 2026
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Final: 18 January 2026 in Rabat.
