AFCON 2025: the quarterfinal matchups and schedule

Following Tuesday’s round of 16 matches, the fixtures for the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco have officially been decided, with several high-stakes clashes on the schedule.

The complete quarter-final schedule for the Africa Cup of Nations, currently being played in Morocco, is now known. The knockout stage delivered its verdict on Tuesday, after the last round of 16 matches, allowing the matchups for the upcoming games to be drawn.

Having defeated the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1-0), Algeria has booked its spot in the quarter-finals and is set to face Nigeria, impressive since the start of the tournament. A highly anticipated clash between two heavyweights of African football.

Meanwhile, Ivory Coast will clash with Egypt, in a classic continental fixture that promises a contest of styles and ambitions. Senegal, solid and ambitious, will face Mali, while the host country, Morocco, will look to continue its run in front of its fans against Cameroon.

AFCON quarter-final schedule (time in GMT+1):

Friday 9 January 2026

Mali – Senegal
17:00

Cameroon – Morocco
20:00

Saturday 10 January 2026

Algeria – Nigeria
17:00

Egypt – Ivory Coast
20:00