African football fans are set for a captivating weekend as the quarter-final stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations takes centre stage across Morocco.
With the continent’s heavyweights battling for a place in the semi-finals, the knockout action will unfold over two intense days in what promises to be a decisive phase of the tournament.
The quarter-final programme kicks off on Friday, January 9, 2026, with an all–West African encounter between Senegal and Mali. Scheduled for a 5 pm kick-off at the Grand Stade de Tanger, the fixture is expected to be fiercely contested as both sides chase a spot in the last four.
Later in the evening, attention will shift to the capital as hosts Morocco lock horns with Cameroon at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The 8 pm clash carries added intrigue due to the rich history between the two nations and their shared ambition of advancing further in the competition.
Action continues on Saturday, January 10, with another blockbuster fixture at 5 pm when Nigeria face Algeria at the Marrakech Stadium. Both teams have impressed since the start of the tournament, and the encounter is widely viewed as a test of consistency and title credentials.
The quarter-final round will conclude under the lights at the Adrar Stadium in Agadir, where Egypt take on Ivory Coast at 8 pm.
The match is expected to be one of the standout ties of the stage, carrying historical significance and a sense of rivalry as both sides aim to keep their championship dreams alive.
