CAN 2025: Schedule and Fixtures for the Quarterfinals in Morocco
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, hosted in Morocco until January 18, 2026, has entered its most intense phase with the quarter-finals. Eight prominent African nations are battling for a spot in the final stages of this continental competition.
Match Schedule for January 9, 2026
Two highly anticipated matches will kick off the quarter-finals on Friday, January 9, 2026:
17:00: Mali – Senegal
Grand Stade de Tanger
20:00: Morocco – Cameroon
Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat
The clash between the host nation, Morocco, and Cameroon, a multiple AFCON champion, promises to be the marquee matchup of this round.
Match Schedule for January 10, 2026
The quarter-finals will continue on Saturday, January 10, 2026, with two more high-stakes confrontations:
17:00: Algeria – Nigeria
Grand Stade de Marrakech
20:00: Egypt – Ivory Coast or Burkina Faso
Grand Stade d’Agadir
An explosive duel is expected between Algeria and Nigeria, while Egypt is still waiting to find out its official opponent.
A Spectacular AFCON 2025 on Moroccan Soil
With modern infrastructure and exceptional public enthusiasm, Morocco is reaffirming its status as a hub for African football. These quarter-finals promise a high-level spectacle and could very well shift the destiny of the trophy.




