{"id":7797,"date":"2026-01-07T07:36:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T07:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=7797"},"modified":"2026-01-07T07:36:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T07:36:48","slug":"which-teams-are-in-the-afcon-2025-quarterfinals-and-whats-the-schedule-africa-cup-of-nations-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=7797","title":{"rendered":"Which teams are in the AFCON 2025 quarterfinals, and what\u2019s the schedule? | Africa Cup of Nations News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p><span class=\"post-label__text\">EXPLAINER<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"article__subhead\"><em>From qualified teams to match schedule and top goalscorers \u2013 here\u2019s what you need to know about the AFCON quarterfinals.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"byline byline--single-avatar\">\n<div class=\"avatars-container\">\n<div class=\"responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG-20250912-WA0000-1757829229.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;quality=80 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 96px) 96px, 96px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-dates\">\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Published On 7 Jan 2026<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">7 Jan 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-share\" data-testid=\"rich-share\">\n<div class=\"rich-share__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rich-share__button-wrapper\"><button class=\"rich-share__button row\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<p>Click here to share on social media<\/p>\n<p><svg class=\"icon icon--share2 icon--primary icon--16 \" viewbox=\"0 0 20 16\" version=\"1.1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><title>share2<\/title><path fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.688 9.048c-.659 0-1.252.282-1.673.733l-4.92-2.45c.016-.115.028-.232.028-.352 0-.117-.011-.23-.027-.343l4.913-2.423a2.285 2.285 0 0 0 1.68.739C12.964 4.952 14 3.899 14 2.6 14 1.302 12.965.25 11.688.25S9.377 1.302 9.377 2.601c0 .117.01.23.027.343L4.49 5.367a2.285 2.285 0 0 0-1.68-.739C1.536 4.628.5 5.681.5 6.979c0 1.299 1.035 2.35 2.312 2.35.659 0 1.252-.281 1.673-.731l4.92 2.45a2.357 2.357 0 0 0-.029.351c0 1.299 1.035 2.351 2.312 2.351S14 12.698 14 11.399s-1.035-2.35-2.312-2.35Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"rich-share__social-text\">Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p>Defending champions Ivory Coast became the last of the eight continental giants to set up a mouthwatering quarterfinal tie as the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 nears its end in Morocco.<\/p>\n<p>The action in the round of 16 had a bit of everything \u2013 from last-gasp winners, to a penalty shootout and one-sided goal fests \u2013 but the teams will now be more closely matched as the cream of African football rises to the top.<\/p>\n<section class=\"more-on\">\n<h2 class=\"more-on__heading\">Recommended Stories<!-- --> <\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">list of 4 items<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">end of list<\/span><\/section>\n<p>Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the quarterfinals:<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"which-teams-have-qualified-for-the-afcon-2025-quarterfinals\">Which teams have qualified for the AFCON 2025 quarterfinals?<\/h2>\n<p>Eight of the top 10 African nations are through:<\/p>\n<p>\u26bd Senegal<br \/>\u26bd Mali<br \/>\u26bd Morocco<br \/>\u26bd Cameroon<br \/>\u26bd Egypt<br \/>\u26bd Nigeria<br \/>\u26bd Algeria<br \/>\u26bd Ivory Coast<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4220954\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4220954\" style=\"width:770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-arc-image-770 wp-image-4220954\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AFP__20260104__89KW82E__v1__MidRes__FblAfr2025Match39MarTza-1767766566.jpg?w=770&amp;resize=770%2C513&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"Morocco's supporters cheer before the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) round of 16 football match between Morocco and Tanzania at Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium in Rabat on January 4, 2026. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON \/ AFP)\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4220954\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Host nation Morocco are among the favourites for the title at AFCON 2025 [Sebastien Bozon\/AFP]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"what-s-the-schedule-of-the-afcon-2025-quarterfinals\">What\u2019s the schedule of the AFCON 2025 quarterfinals?<\/h2>\n<p>Two matches each will be played on Friday and Saturday:<\/p>\n<h3>January 9<\/h3>\n<p>\u26bd Mali vs Senegal at 5pm (16:00 GMT) \u2013 Ibn Batouta Stadium, Tangier<\/p>\n<p>\u26bd Cameroon vs Morocco at 8pm (19:00 GMT) \u2013 Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat<\/p>\n<h3>January 10<\/h3>\n<p>\u26bd Algeria vs Nigeria at 5pm (16:00 GMT) \u2013 Marrakesh Stadium, Marrakesh<\/p>\n<p>\u26bd Egypt vs Ivory Coast at 8pm (19:00 GMT) \u2013 Adrar Stadium, Agadir<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"which-teams-are-favourites-to-win-the-afcon-2025\">Which teams are favourites to win the AFCON 2025?<\/h2>\n<p>While holders Ivory Coast and Arab champions Morocco began the tournament as frontrunners for the title, Nigeria have jostled to the front with near-faultless performances in all their fixtures thus far.<\/p>\n<p>Algeria have impressed by being the only team other than Nigeria to win all their matches, while Mohamed Salah-led Egypt have also lived up to their reputation of being a top-four African side.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4220950\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4220950\" style=\"width:770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-arc-image-770 wp-image-4220950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AFP__20260105__89NX722__v1__MidRes__FblAfr2025Match41EgyBen-1767766560.jpg?w=770&amp;resize=770%2C513&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"Egypt's forward #10 Mohamed Salah controls the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) round of 16 football match between Egypt and Benin at the Grand Stadium in Agadir on January 5, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE \/ AFP)\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4220950\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mohamed Salah has led Egypt\u2019s charge at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 [Franck Fife\/AFP]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"who-are-the-top-goal-scorers-at-afcon-2025\">Who are the top goal scorers at AFCON 2025?<\/h2>\n<p>At the end of the round of 16, Morocco\u2019s Brahim Diaz leads the charts with four goals from as many games, while five other players have scored three each.<\/p>\n<p>\u26bd Brahim Diaz (Morocco): 4<br \/>\u26bd\u00a0Ademola Lookman (Nigeria): 3<br \/>\u26bd Lassine Sinayoko (Mali): 3<br \/>\u26bd Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco): 3<br \/>\u26bd Mohamed Salah (Egypt): 3<br \/>\u26bd Riyad Mahrez (Algeria): 3<br \/>\u26bd Victor Osimhen (Nigeria): 3<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-watch-and-follow-the-afcon-2025-quarterfinals\">How can I watch and follow the AFCON 2025 quarterfinals?<\/h2>\n<p>Al Jazeera Sport will provide live scores, as well as a photo and text commentary stream of Cameroon vs Morocco, and Algeria vs Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>Regional broadcasters, including Channel 4, beIN Sport, SuperSport and Canal+ are broadcasting the tournament.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EXPLAINER From qualified teams to match schedule and top goalscorers \u2013 here\u2019s what you need to know about the AFCON quarterfinals. 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