The Digest:
The Round of 16 has concluded at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, setting the stage for a thrilling quarter-final phase. Eight teams have advanced, including hosts Morocco, defending champions Côte d’Ivoire, and perennial contenders like Senegal, Nigeria, and Algeria, after a series of tightly contested knockout matches.
Key Points:
- Eight teams have qualified for the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals
- Senegal, Mali, Morocco, Cameroon, Egypt, Nigeria, Algeria, and Côte d’Ivoire advanced
- Nigeria beat Mozambique 4-0; Algeria defeated DR Congo 1-0 in extra time
- Defending champions Côte d’Ivoire secured the final spot with a 3-0 win over Burkina Faso
- The quarter-finals will be played on January 9 and 10, 2026
- Key matchups include Cameroon vs. Morocco (Jan 9) and Nigeria vs. Algeria (Jan 10)
- The final will be held on January 18, 2026 at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat
Sources: CAF Online
