AFCON 2025: Quarter-Final Lineup, Fixtures, Dates & Where to Watch

The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarterfinal lineup is complete after a thrilling Round of 16. Eight teams remain in the hunt for continental glory, with heavyweight clashes on the horizon.

From defending champions Ivory Coast facing Egypt to Nigeria’s showdown with Algeria, here’s the full fixture list, dates, and where you can watch all the action live on SABC, SuperSport, Channel 4 (UK), and beIN Sports (USA).

Who Has Qualified for the AFCON 2025 Quarter-Finals?

Senegal – The 2021 champions were first to book their spot, defeating Sudan to extend their unbeaten run and reaffirm their status as one of Africa’s most consistent sides.
Mali – In a tense battle against Tunisia, Mali held firm despite being reduced to 10 men, eventually triumphing on penalties.
Morocco – The hosts edged past Tanzania 1–0 in Rabat, thanks to Brahim Díaz’s decisive strike. The Atlas Lions now dream of ending a 50-year wait for AFCON glory.
Cameroon – The five-time champions overcame South Africa 2–1 in a thrilling contest, showcasing their knockout pedigree yet again.
Egypt – The Pharoahs advanced to the quarterfinals with a 3-1 win over Benin in extra time in a tightly contested affair at the Stade Adrar in Agadir.
Nigeria – The Super Eagles advanced into the quarterfinals in style after they thrashed Mozambique 4-0 at the Fez Stadium on Monday night.
Algeria – The Desert Foxes advanced to thequarter-finals for the first time since they won the title in 2019 after beating DR Congo 1-0 in extra time at the Moulay Hassan Stadium on January 6
Ivory Coast – The defending champions secured their passage to the quarter-finals of the tournament following an efficient 3-0 win over Burkina Faso in the Round of 16 at Stade de Marrakech.

Confirmed AFCON 2025 Quarterfinal Fixtures

Friday, 9 January 2026
- 16:00 GMT – Mali vs Senegal | Ibn Batouta Stadium, Tangier
- 19:00 GMT – Cameroon vs Morocco | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat
Saturday, 10 January 2026
- 16:00 GMT – Nigeria vs Algeria | Marrakech Stadium, Marrakech
- 19:00 GMT – Egypt vs Ivory Coast | Adrar Stadium, Agadir