CAN 2025 / Quarterfinals: Mali vs Senegal, Cameroon vs Morocco, the schedule for this Friday

The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 enters its decisive phase this Friday with the opening of the quarterfinals. Two prestigious fixtures are on the schedule, with significant stakes. To start with, Senegal meets Mali again for a West African derby always charged with intensity. Favorites on paper, the Lions of Teranga advance with confidence after a controlled run, but they know they will have to beware of the Mali Eagles, combative, solid collectively and driven by a fierce ambition to shake up the established order.

In the evening, Rabat will vibrate to the rhythm of the duel between Morocco and Cameroon. Supported by their fans, the Atlas Lions will rely on their technical quality against the Indomitable Lions, who are seasoned for major continental showpieces. A showdown that feels like a final in all but name, where the slightest mistake could be fatal.

Friday, 9 January 2026 schedule (GMT+1):

5:00 PM: Mali vs Senegal (Tangier)

8:00 PM: Cameroon vs Morocco (Rabat)