Morocco is the host nation of the 2025 AFCON
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set for some cagey encounters as the tournament reaches the Round of 16 stage, with countries competing for glory.
The successful football giants distinguished themselves in the group stage, with stars like Mohamed Salah, Riyad Mahrez, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Brahim Díaz dazzling to secure victories for their teams.
The Round of 16 will begin with a mouth‑watering clash between the Bafana Bafana of South Africa and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.
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Host Morocco will face Tanzania in an enthralling encounter to determine who advances to the next phase.
In‑form Algeria will take on the Democratic Republic of Congo, while Mali lock horns with Tunisia.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will come up against Mozambique, while another West African giant, Senegal, will face Sudan, coached by Ghanaian tactician James Kwasi Appiah.
The Pharaohs of Egypt will take on Benin, while Cote d’Ivoire face Burkina Faso in an all‑West African affair.
It is worth noting that these fixtures will take place from January 3 to 6, 2026, to determine the teams that qualify for the quarter‑final stage.
Some epic encounters are expected in the quarter‑finals if the top teams manage to overcome their opponents at this stage of the continental competition.
View image of the fixtures below:
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