By Peter Omopo
The quarter-final line-up for the TotalEnergies 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco has been finalised following Algeria’s dramatic Round of 16 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday night.
Algeria sealed their place in the last eight with a 1–0 extra-time win in Rabat, courtesy of a 119th-minute strike by substitute Anis Boulbina. The victory set up a high-profile quarter-final clash with Nigeria.
The Super Eagles had earlier qualified for the quarter-finals on Monday after an emphatic 4–0 win over Mozambique, with Victor Osimhen scoring twice in a commanding performance.
Ahead of Algeria’s qualification, Senegal, Mali, hosts Morocco, Cameroon and Egypt had already booked their spots in the last eight. Defending champions Côte d’Ivoire completed the quarter-final line-up after a convincing 3–0 victory over Burkina Faso on Tuesday night in Marrakesh. Goals from Amad Diallo, Yan Diomandé and Bamba Touré sealed the win for the Elephants, who are now chasing a historic back-to-back AFCON title.
With all teams confirmed, the quarter-final fixtures have been scheduled as follows:
Egypt vs Côte d’Ivoire
Date: Saturday, January 10
Venue: Stade Adrar, Agadir
Kick-off: 8:00 p.m. WAT
Nigeria vs Algeria
Date: Saturday, January 10
Venue: Stade de Marrakech, Ouahat Sidi Brahim
Kick-off: 5:00 p.m. WAT
The remaining quarter-final fixtures involving Senegal, Mali, Morocco and Cameroon are expected to be played later the same weekend as the tournament heads into its decisive stage in Morocco.
