- AFCON 2025: Quarter-Finals Fixtures, Dates (FULL LIST)
- Nigeria will face Algeria after thrashing Mozambique
- Senegal, Egypt, Morocco and others also advanced
The quarter final line up for the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco twenty twenty five is now largely confirmed following Algeria’s dramatic extra time victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday night.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Algeria secured a narrow one nil win in Rabat, with substitute Anis Boulbina scoring the decisive goal in the one hundred and nineteenth minute to send the North Africans into the last eight.
The hard fought victory sets up a high profile quarter final clash against Nigeria, who sealed qualification on Monday after recording an emphatic four nil win over Mozambique.
Nigeria produced one of their most dominant performances of the tournament against the Mambas, advancing with confidence and extending their push for continental glory.
Several other heavyweight nations have also confirmed their places in the quarter finals. Senegal, Mali, tournament hosts Morocco, Cameroon and Egypt all progressed after navigating their respective knockout ties.
Defending champions Côte d’Ivoire booked their place in convincing fashion, cruising to a three nil victory over Burkina Faso to underline their title credentials.
With the competition now entering its decisive stage, attention turns to a series of blockbuster quarter final encounters expected to draw massive interest across the continent.
The confirmed quarter final fixtures will be played across two days in different Moroccan cities, with fans anticipating tightly contested matches as the race for the semi finals intensifies.
Quarter Final Fixtures
Friday, 9 January
Mali vs Senegal, Grand Stade de Tanger, Tangier, 5pm WAT
Cameroon vs Morocco, Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, 9pm WAT

Saturday, 10 January
Nigeria vs Algeria, Stade de Marrakech, Ouahat Sidi Brahim, 5pm WAT
Egypt vs Côte d’Ivoire, Stade Adrar, Agadir, 8pm WAT
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