Here are key details such as the qualified countries, fixtures and results to know about the round of 16 of AFCON 2025.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco is gradually gaining momentum and here are key details such as the qualified countries, fixtures, etc, to know about the next round of the tournament which is the round of 16.
AFCON 2025 Round of 16 Qualified Countries
Here are the countries that have qualified for the round of 16 of AFCON 2025:
- Egypt
- Nigeria
- South Africa
- Senegal
- DR Congo
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Sudan
- Cameroon
- Ivory Coast
- Mozambique
AFCON 2025 Round of 16 fixtures
The knockout stage is set to begin on Saturday, January 3, 2026. While many slots are still “To Be Determined” (TBD) based on the final group standings, the path is already laid out.
| Date | Matchup | Venue | Time (GMT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3 | Senegal vs Sudan | Tangier | 16:00 |
| Jan 3 | Mali vs Tunisia | Casablanca | 19:00 |
| Jan 4 | Morocco vs Tanzania | Rabat | 16:00 |
| Jan 4 | South Africa vs Cameroon | Rabat | 19:00 |
| Jan 5 | Egypt vs Benin | Agadir | 16:00 |
| Jan 5 | Nigeria vs Mozambique | Fez | 19:00 |
| Jan 6 | Algeria vs DR Congo | Rabat | 16:00 |
| Jan 6 | Côte d’Ivoire vs Burkina Faso | Marrakesh | 19:00 |
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