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The quarter-final line-up for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 is now complete following victories for Ivory Coast and Algeria.
Algeria edged DR Congo 1–0 after extra time in Rabat, with substitute Anis Boulbina scoring the decisive goal in the 119th minute to seal their place in the last eight. The win sets up a quarter-final clash against Nigeria.
Nigeria had earlier secured their quarter-final ticket on Monday night with a convincing 4–0 win over Mozambique, as Victor Osimhen scored twice to send the Super Eagles through.
Senegal, Mali, hosts Morocco, Cameroon and Egypt had already booked their places in the quarter-finals.
Meanwhile, defending champions Côte d’Ivoire were the last to seal a spot at the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 quarter-final line-up after a dominant 3-0 victory over Burkina Faso on Tuesday night in Marrakesh.
Côte d’Ivoire will now face Egypt in a highly anticipated quarter-final clash on Saturday in Agadir, as they continue their bid for back-to-back AFCON titles.
Confirmed quarter-final fixtures:
Mali vs Senegal – Friday, January 9
Venue: Grand Stade de Tanger, Tangier
Cameroon vs Morocco – Friday, January 9
Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat
Egypt vs Côte d’Ivoire – Saturday, January 10
Venue: Stade Adrar, Agadir
Nigeria vs Algeria – Saturday, January 10
Venue: Stade de Marrakech, Ouahat Sidi Brahim

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