Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to face Algeria, while Mali will lock horns with Senegal, as the quarter-final line-up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has been finalized.
With the tournament reaching its knockout phase, Africa’s top teams now battle for a place in the semi-finals, promising high drama and intense competition.
The quarter-finals kick off on Friday, January 9, in Tangiers, where Mali take on defending champions Senegal in a West African showdown at 5pm Nigeria time.
Both teams will aim to assert their dominance in a fixture expected to be fast-paced and fiercely contested.
Later that day, hosts Morocco will face five-time champions Cameroon in Rabat at 8pm Nigeria time, with the Atlas Lions hoping to use home advantage to overpower a seasoned Cameroonian side.
On Saturday, January 10, Marrakesh hosts one of the most anticipated ties of the round as Algeria face Nigeria at 5pm Nigeria time.
These two African powerhouses, each with a decorated history, renew a classic rivalry that promises tactical battles and thrilling moments.
The day’s action concludes in Agadir at 8pm Nigeria time, where seven-time winners Egypt meet Ivory Coast in a heavyweight clash between former champions, each vying to stay alive in the race for continental glory.
Quarter-final Schedule (Nigeria Time):
Friday, January 9: Mali vs Senegal – 5pm, Tangiers
Friday, January 9: Cameroon vs Morocco – 8pm, Rabat
Saturday, January 10: Algeria vs Nigeria – 5pm, Marrakesh
Saturday, January 10: Egypt vs Ivory Coast – 8pm, Agadir
