As the race for global winner emerges, here are line up of activities for the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON in Morocco, slated across Friday and Saturday.
Friday’s action begins in Tangiers, where Mali will take on defending champions Senegal in a West African derby billed for 1600 GMT.
Afterwards, the hosts, Morocco would face Cameroon in Rabat at 1900 GMT, with the Atlas Lions.
Saturday will see attention shift to Marrakesh, where Algeria meet Nigeria at 1600 GMT in one of the standout ties of the round, renewing a fierce rivalry between two of Africa’s most decorated sides.
The quarter-final stage will conclude in Agadir at 1900 GMT, as seven-time winners Egypt lock horns with Ivory Coast in a heavyweight clash between former champions.
Friday, January 9
Mali v Senegal – 5pm Nigeria Time, Tangiers
Cameroon v Morocco – 8pm Nigeria Time, Rabat
Saturday, January 10
Algeria v Nigeria – 5pm Nigeria Time, Marrakesh
Egypt v Ivory Coast – 8pm Nigeria Time, Agadir
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