The Road to Glory: Which Teams Will Rise to the Top in AFCON 2025 Quarterfinals?
As the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 nears its climax in Morocco, eight of the continent's top nations have secured spots in the quarterfinals. Senegal, Mali, Morocco, Cameroon, Egypt, Nigeria, Algeria, and Ivory Coast are set to clash in what promises to be a thrilling tournament.
The Round of 16 witnessed an array of dramatic moments – last-gasp winners, penalty shootouts, and dominant performances that showcased the best of African football. However, with the quarterfinals now just around the corner, the teams will face more closely matched opponents as they vie for a spot in the final stages.
Here's what you need to know about the upcoming matches:
Morocco, currently second favorites to win the title, will host Cameroon in one of the first quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Nigeria will take on Algeria at Marrakesh Stadium, while Egypt faces off against Ivory Coast at Agadir's Adrar Stadium.
Nigeria has been steadily making its way to the top with nearly flawless performances throughout the tournament, putting them as strong contenders for the title. Meanwhile, Algerian and Egyptian teams have impressed by winning all their matches, further boosting their chances of advancing in the competition.
As for the top scorers, Morocco's Brahim Diaz currently leads the charts with four goals from his two games, while five other players are tied at three each.
To catch all the action and commentary, tune into Al Jazeera Sport or regional broadcasters such as Channel 4, beIN Sport, SuperSport, and Canal+ for live scores, photos, and text commentary.
As the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 nears its climax in Morocco, eight of the continent's top nations have secured spots in the quarterfinals. Senegal, Mali, Morocco, Cameroon, Egypt, Nigeria, Algeria, and Ivory Coast are set to clash in what promises to be a thrilling tournament.
The Round of 16 witnessed an array of dramatic moments – last-gasp winners, penalty shootouts, and dominant performances that showcased the best of African football. However, with the quarterfinals now just around the corner, the teams will face more closely matched opponents as they vie for a spot in the final stages.
Here's what you need to know about the upcoming matches:
Morocco, currently second favorites to win the title, will host Cameroon in one of the first quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Nigeria will take on Algeria at Marrakesh Stadium, while Egypt faces off against Ivory Coast at Agadir's Adrar Stadium.
Nigeria has been steadily making its way to the top with nearly flawless performances throughout the tournament, putting them as strong contenders for the title. Meanwhile, Algerian and Egyptian teams have impressed by winning all their matches, further boosting their chances of advancing in the competition.
As for the top scorers, Morocco's Brahim Diaz currently leads the charts with four goals from his two games, while five other players are tied at three each.
To catch all the action and commentary, tune into Al Jazeera Sport or regional broadcasters such as Channel 4, beIN Sport, SuperSport, and Canal+ for live scores, photos, and text commentary.
I'm not convinced Nigeria's flawless performances will last that long... they're gonna get exposed in the quarters. Morocco has a good chance of taking home the title, but let's see how their young team holds up against the big boys. 
Also, what's with all these penalty shootouts? Can't teams just finish matches like normal anymore? 
I'm low-key excited for the AFCON quarterfinals, but also kinda worried about the heat in Morocco - can't forget to stay hydrated & take care of those athletes 
. Think Nigeria's got a good shot at winning it all, they've been on fire! 
Algeria and Egypt are looking strong too, fingers crossed for some great matches 
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! I'm really hyped to see which teams will rise to the top in these quarterfinals. Nigeria's been playing some amazing football so far, but Algeria and Egypt have also got some serious skills on their side 
. Morocco's Brahim Diaz is on fire 
with four goals already - gotta keep an eye on him. Can't wait to watch all the matches and see which teams will make it to the final stages 
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Morocco's got a tough one against Cameroon, but they're looking strong. Either way, it's gonna be an epic tournament! 
Who do you think will rise to the top? 
They're like a dark horse at this point - can't knock out anyone with their style of play! 
and I'm loving their confidence. Algeria & Egypt are doing great too, gotta keep an eye out for those games 
can anyone stop them? 
I cant even handle how hyped I am for AFCON 2025!!! 
Algeria and Egypt are close seconds tho, they're gonna give Nigeria a run for their money!! 
man these teams r gonna put on a show... i think nigeria's got a good shot at makin it to the final tho 
, their performances have been sick so far! but morocco's not gonna give up easily, they've been crushin' it in this tournament 
they're doing so well!!! nearly flawless performances is no joke! 
if they make it to the finals i'm def gonna have a party 
! But in a more serious tone, I think it's interesting how some teams are performing flawlessly while others have had some tough breaks – last-gasp winners can make or break your run in the competition, you know? It just goes to show that football is all about resilience and adaptation. Nigeria's been on fire 
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, they've got some serious firepower 
️ with Brahim Diaz leading the goal-scoring charge 
, their team's been on a roll and they're gonna bring the heat 
can't wait to see the matches go down! Algeria and Egypt are also giving them a run for their money, this is gonna be an epic tournament 
. I mean, they're already playing at home and it's going to be so hard to get an unbiased crowd. It's like FIFA always throws these big teams against each other when the host nation has some momentum going on... 
. Can't wait to see who'll rise to the top and claim that Glory Trophy