Fans, get ready! The Round of 16 for AFCON 2025 is set, with matches running January 3–6 across Morocco’s top arenas. From defending champs to hungry underdogs, it's knockout football at its finest ⚽🔥.
Key Showdowns:
- 🏆 Defending champions Côte d'Ivoire vs Burkina Faso at Marrakesh Stadium: The Elephants topped Group F and will face the Stallions, who secured second in Group E with a win over Sudan.
- 🎭 Record winners Egypt vs Benin at Adrar Stadium: The Pharaohs led Group B, while Benin advanced as one of the best third-placed teams.
- 🌍 Hosts Morocco vs Tanzania at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium: The Atlas Lions sailed through Group A and now meet the Taifa Stars.
- 💥 Mozambique’s historic debut vs Nigeria in Fes: One of the four best third-placed teams takes on the Super Eagles.
- 🔥 Senegal vs Sudan and Algeria vs DR Congo: More heavyweight ties promise drama at Tangier and beyond.
Full Round of 16 Fixtures
- Jan 3: Mali vs Tunisia; Senegal vs Sudan
- Jan 4: Morocco vs Tanzania; South Africa vs Cameroon
- Jan 5: Egypt vs Benin; Nigeria vs Mozambique
- Jan 6: Algeria vs DR Congo; Côte d'Ivoire vs Burkina Faso
Who will rise and who will fall? Share your predictions and get ready for epic knockout action! 🙌
Reference(s):
AFCON 2025 knockout stage set as round of 16 matchups confirmed
cgtn.com
