AFCON 2025 Quarter-Final Sets Tone For Semi-Finals

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has reached an electrifying stage following the conclusion of the quarter-finals, with four heavyweights booking their places in the semi-finals of the tournament, currently being hosted in Morocco.

The competition, officially the 2025 edition of AFCON, kicked off on December 21, 2025 and will run through to January 18, 2026, delivering thrilling football moments across the North African nation.

Semi-Final Qualifiers

The last-eight fixtures produced intense battles, tactical discipline and moments of brilliance as the continent’s elite nations fought for a place in the final four:

• Mali 0–1 Senegal

Senegal edged past Mali in a tightly contested encounter, securing their spot with a disciplined defensive display and a crucial goal.

• Cameroon 0–2 Morocco

Tournament hosts Morocco continued their impressive run, overcoming Cameroon with a confident performance backed by home support.

• Algeria 0–2 Nigeria

Nigeria delivered a commanding display to knock out Algeria, underlining their title credentials with efficiency at both ends of the pitch.

• Egypt 3–2 Ivory Coast

In one of the most entertaining games of the tournament, Egypt outlasted Ivory Coast in a five-goal thriller to seal the final semi-final slot.

Following the quarter-final outcomes, the semi-final matchups for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 have been officially confirmed and will be played on Wednesday, January 14, 2026:

• Nigeria vs Morocco

Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat 20:00 GMT

• Senegal vs Egypt

Tangier Grand Stadium, Tangier

17:00 GMT

Semi-Final Qualifiers

The semi-finals promise high-quality football, with continental giants clashing for a place in the final.

The AFCON 2025 final is scheduled for Sunday, January 18, 2026 and will take place at the iconic Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, where Africa’s new champions will be crowned.

With Nigeria, Morocco, Senegal and Egypt still in contention, the tournament is set for a thrilling conclusion as fans across the continent eagerly await the decisive fixtures.