Picture this: Africa’s football giants locked in epic showdowns—defending champs vs record kings, hosts vs legends, with Super Eagles roaring into the fray. The stage is set for pure fireworks.
The 2025 AFCON quarterfinal lineup is locked after a thrilling Round of 16, featuring Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Senegal, Cameroon, Nigeria, Algeria, Mali, and hosts Morocco charging toward glory.
Friday explodes with Mali vs Senegal at 17:00, followed by Cameroon vs Morocco at 20:00—home crowd vs five-time kings. Saturday ramps up: Algeria vs Nigeria at 17:00, then the blockbuster Egypt vs Côte d’Ivoire at 20:00, pitting seven-time champs against the Elephants’ title defense.
Egypt gritted past Benin in extra time, Côte d’Ivoire crushed Burkina Faso 3-0, Morocco edged Tanzania with fan fire, Senegal beat Sudan, Mali survived penalties vs 10-man Tunisia, Nigeria dominated Mozambique thanks to Osimhen’s brace, and Algeria’s Boulbina struck late vs DR Congo. Winners head to semis in the ultimate continental battle.
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