Adil Boulbina of Algeria celebrates victory with teammates through the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON match between Algeria and DR Congo at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on 06 January 2026 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations reaches its decisive part this weekend, with 4 heavyweight quarterfinals set to ignite the continent because the race for continental glory intensifies.

Friday opens with a West African derby as Mali face Senegal (18:00). Mali have progressed by way of resilience, drawing all three group matches earlier than eliminating Tunisia on penalties, and stay the one quarterfinalists but to win an AFCON title. Senegal, unbeaten winners of Group D, look formidable after a 3–1 victory over Sudan, pushed by midfield energy and attacking stability. Self-discipline meets dominance in a conflict of contrasting types.

Mali gamers celebrates victory through the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON match ©Ladjal Djaffar/BackpagePix

The hosts then take centre stage as Cameroon meet Morocco (21:00). Cameroon impressed in a 2–1 win over South Africa, whereas Morocco proceed their pursuit of a primary AFCON crown since 1976. Brahim Diaz’s tournament-long scoring streak secured a slender last-16 win over Tanzania, with coach Walid Regragui demanding additional enchancment regardless of the victory.

Saturday delivers two blockbuster ties. Algeria v Nigeria (18:00) pits management towards explosiveness. Algeria have been flawless within the group stage however wanted additional time to edge DR Congo, whereas Nigeria despatched a press release by dismantling Mozambique 4–0. The duel between Riyad Mahrez’s composure and Ademola Lookman’s tempo and creativity might show decisive.

Mohamed Salah of Egypt celebrates aim with teammates through the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON match ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

The ultimate quarterfinal sees African royalty collide as Egypt face Ivory Coast (21:00). Egypt, report champions, survived a scare towards Benin, whereas reigning holders Ivory Coast swept previous Burkina Faso with authority. Mohamed Salah’s expertise meets the youthful aptitude of Amad Diallo in a tie worthy of a remaining.

4 matches, eight contenders and solely 4 semifinal locations stay. AFCON 2025 is poised for a defining weekend.

AFCON Quarterfinal Broadcast Particulars
Friday 9 January

18:00: Mali v Senegal – LIVE on SuperSport AFCON and SuperSport Maximo 360

21:00: Cameroon v Morocco – LIVE on SuperSport AFCON and SuperSport Maximo 360

Saturday 10 January

18:00: Algeria v Nigeria – LIVE on SuperSport AFCON and SuperSport Maximo 360

21:00: Egypt v Ivory Coast – LIVE on SuperSport AFCON and SuperSport Maximo 360