One slip and you’re out, Round of 16’s ruthless win-or-go-home vibe has lit up AFCON 2025 in Morocco, with six powerhouses already marching to quarters amid nail-biting drama.
Senegal kicked it off, staying unbeaten with a Sudan stroll, proving their champ chops. Ten-man Mali grinded past Tunisia on pens pure grit. Hosts Morocco controlled Tanzania 1-0 in Rabat (Díaz decider). Cameroon edged South Africa 2-1, knockout vets shining. Egypt’s extra-time thriller vs Benin? Salah’s last-gasp stunner sealed 3-1. Nigeria crushed Mozambique 4-0 Monday night, Osimhen’s brace firing Super Eagles through.
Tuesday deciders: Algeria vs DR Congo, champs Côte d’Ivoire vs Burkina Faso—winners fill quarters. Action peaks Jan 9-10, final Jan 18 at Rabat’s Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah.
Locked Quarters So Far:
Mali vs Senegal (Fri Jan 9)
Cameroon vs Morocco (Fri Jan 9)
Senegal, Mali, Morocco, Cameroon, Egypt, Nigeria—continent’s elite eye glory.
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