The AFCON 2025 quarter-finals are officially here, with two heavyweight clashes lined up tonight as the race for continental glory intensifies.
Football fans are in for a thrilling evening featuring some of Africa’s most decorated and in-form national teams, all battling for a place in the semi-finals.
Mali vs Senegal – 7:00 p.m.
The quarter-final action kicks off with a West African showdown as Mali face defending champions Senegal. Mali have impressed with their disciplined displays and tactical organization throughout the tournament, while Senegal arrives with confidence, experience, and a squad packed with elite talent.
Senegal’s physicality, pace, and tournament know-how make them favourites on paper, but Mali’s resilience and hunger could pose a serious threat in what promises to be a tightly contested encounter.
Cameroon vs Morocco – 10:00 p.m.
Later in the night, attention shifts to a blockbuster clash between Cameroon and Morocco. The Indomitable Lions, five-time AFCON champions, will rely on their big-match pedigree and physical presence as they seek another step toward reclaiming continental dominance.
Morocco, however, come into the tie with growing confidence and tactical maturity. Their structured approach, defensive solidity, and technical quality make them a formidable opponent capable of upsetting any side on their day.
With both teams eyeing a return to the AFCON final stages, the late kick-off is expected to deliver intensity, passion, and drama worthy of the occasion.
As the quarter-finals unfold, only two teams will survive tonight’s battles and move one step closer to lifting Africa’s most prestigious football trophy.
Who will rise to the occasion and book a semi-final spot?
The answers await under the AFCON lights.
