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AFCON 2025 QUARTER-FINALS: FOUR BLOCKBUSTER GAMES THAT WILL SHAKE AFRICAN FOOTBALL THIS WEEKEND
Get the ultimate AFCON quarter-final guide. We analyse Nigeria’s attack, Morocco’s home pressure, and Senegal’s historic streak.
The Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals start on Friday with four big games that could go either way, making for some interesting contests.
Some teams got here easily, while others struggled, but in the knockout stage, it's all about how you play on the day.
Mali vs. Senegal
Friday, 17:00 local time (16:00 GMT) – Tangier
This West African match is between two familiar teams. Senegal has the bigger stars, but Mali has shown they're fighters who can beat the odds. Mali's coach, Tom Saintfiet, knows how to get the most out of underdog teams and will have his team ready with a smart plan. Then, it's just a matter of doing it right.
Senegal has talent all over the field and has gotten better as the tournament has gone on. They've played Guinea more (53 times) than Mali (40) in international games, and they're ahead in wins 19–8 with 13 draws. They haven't lost to Mali since 1997, a streak of 13 games where they've won four and drawn nine. They only played each other once before in the Cup of Nations, a 1–1 draw in the group stage in 2004.
Mali has drawn four times to get to this point but has a good record in the quarter-finals, winning six of their previous seven games at this stage. Their only loss was to Ivory Coast in extra time two years ago. Senegal is unbeaten in 15 Cup of Nations games, not counting penalty shoot-outs, which is their longest run ever. They last lost to Algeria in the 2019 final.
Cameroon vs. Morocco
Friday, 20h00 local time (19h00 GMT) – Rabat
There will be a lot of pressure on Morocco, the host team, as the tournament gets to the important part. They haven't played their best yet, relying on Brahim Díaz and Ayoub El Kaabi for goals, who are the only two who have scored for them in the first four games.
Cameroon has been quietly good and has some great young players who have gotten them this far. Morocco often disappoints at the Cup of Nations, last winning 50 years ago, even though they've had some great teams since then. But, they've been hard to beat at home in recent years and have a lot of players with experience in Europe.
These teams haven't played each other much, with only 13 games before. Cameroon has won more, 6–2, with five draws. They've played three times in the Cup of Nations, most recently in 1992, with Cameroon winning two of those games and drawing the other. Cameroon's average ball possession in this tournament (43.2%) is the lowest of all eight teams in the quarter-finals.
Surprisingly, this is only Morocco's fifth time in the continental quarter-finals. They've only moved on once in the previous four, in 2004, when they lost in the final.
Algeria vs. Nigeria
Saturday, 17h00 local time (16h00 GMT)—Marrakech
Nigeria has probably been the best team in the tournament so far, despite a few issues off the field. They've cruised into the quarter-finals, scoring 12 goals, and look a lot better than the team that didn't even qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Algeria hasn't been as flashy, but they've also won all four games, only letting in one goal, so this will be an interesting clash of styles. The teams have played 23 times before, with Algeria winning more, 10–8, with five draws. Nigeria's last win was in a World Cup qualifier in 2016.
This is a repeat of the 2019 Cup of Nations semi-final, which Algeria won 2–1 thanks to a William Troost-Ekong own goal and a late goal from Riyad Mahrez. Since winning in 1990, Algeria has reached six quarter-finals but only moved on twice, finishing fourth in 2010 and winning again in 2019. They were knocked out in the group stage in the last two tournaments without winning a game.
Nigeria is great at this stage of the tournament. Since the quarter-finals started in 1992, they've played 11 games and won 10 of them. Their only loss was to Ghana in 2008. Ademola Lookman is their key player, with seven goals involved (three goals, four assists) in four games in this tournament.
Egypt vs. Ivory Coast
Saturday, 20h00 local time (19h00 GMT)—Agadir
Egypt, which has won the most times (seven), plays against an impressive Ivory Coast team that is fast and talented. Egypt has been steady so far, but feels like they can play even better. Ivory Coast is the defending champion and played great in their last game against Burkina Faso.
Egypt has won more over the years, with 10 wins to Ivory Coast's five, with six draws, but the teams have only played once since 2013. That was in 2021, when Egypt won on penalties after a 0–0 draw.
Egypt has won their last five quarter-final games and six of its 10 overall at this stage. They've let in 99 goals in Cup of Nations history and could reach 100 in this game. Ivory Coast has had mixed results in the quarter-finals, playing 11 and winning seven.
This is a repeat of the 2006 Cup of Nations final, where Egypt won on penalties after a 0–0 draw. Egypt is trying to win their eighth title, having not won since 2010. They then didn't qualify for three tournaments in a row and have since lost finals in 2017 and 2021.
PREMIER LEAGUE ICON: RAHEEM STERLING LINKS UP WITH ROBIN VAN PERSIE IN SURPRISE DUTCH MOVE
Raheem Sterling has signed for Feyenoord! Discover why he left Chelsea to join Robin van Persie’s side in the Netherlands.
Raheem Sterling, once a Manchester City standout, has officially joined Feyenoord, signing on with the Dutch club until the end of the season after leaving Chelsea.
Feyenoord pulled off a bit of a coup to land the England international, beating out several other clubs that were after him. Sterling spent some time talking with different teams, weighing his options, but in the end, he chose to head to the Netherlands.
This move puts him under the wing of Robin van Persie, yes, the former Manchester United and Arsenal striker who’s now head coach at his boyhood club.
Word is, Van Persie played a huge part in convincing Sterling to take the leap and leave England. It’s actually Sterling’s first time playing abroad. At 31, he wanted to stay in London after joining Chelsea, but once his contract there was mutually terminated, he was free to look for a fresh start elsewhere.
Sterling shared a quick reaction to the news on Instagram, posting: "God's Plan. Can't wait for this next chapter!!"
He opened up a bit more in an interview with Feyenoord’s website, saying, "As a free agent, I've finally had the chance to control what comes next in my career. I really wanted to speak directly with clubs and their head coaches to see where I could fit and make sure I could actually contribute.
"After some really detailed talks with CEO Dennis te Kloese and Robin, I know Feyenoord is a place where I’ll feel at home and be a real part of the team. Playing outside England is new territory for me, but I’m ready for it.
"Honestly, I can’t wait to get going. Huge thanks to Feyenoord and especially Robin and Dennis for being so patient and professional while I figured things out."
Van Persie sounded just as excited: "It’s fantastic we convinced a player of Raheem’s level to join us. His record speaks for itself. He’s the kind of player who can turn a game on its head, and I’m sure he’ll be a key addition as we push for our goals this season."
Sterling joined Chelsea from Man City in 2022 for £47.5 million, signing a five-year deal, but things never really clicked. Enzo Maresca left him out early on, making it clear that Sterling wasn’t in his plans. A loan to Arsenal on deadline day last August let Sterling stick around London and reunite with Mikel Arteta, his old coach at City.
Even then, he struggled to make a real impact; injuries hit the Arsenal frontline, but Sterling only managed one goal and five assists in 28 appearances before heading back to Chelsea.
Chelsea’s sporting directors tried to move him on last summer and again in January, but nothing stuck. In the end, they agreed to end his contract 18 months early, giving him the freedom to try something new.
Across his time at Chelsea, Sterling played 81 games, scored 19 goals, and racked up 15 assists. Now, he’s looking to rediscover his best form in the Netherlands, still in his prime and hungry to make his mark at Feyenoord.
PERSONAL MESSAGE: WHAT DID NEYMAR ACTUALLY WRITE ON MESSI’S CUSTOM SIGNED SANTOS SHIRT?
Neymar sends personalised Santos shirts to Lionel Messi and family. Discover why he stayed in Brazil instead of joining Miami.
Neymar sent Lionel Messi and his sons custom Santos jerseys, a simple, heartfelt gift ahead of the 2026 MLS season. He didn’t just mail them off, either. Neymar signed the shirts himself and added personal messages, so it felt more like a connection than a gesture. The photo says it all: Messi, Thiago, and Mateo, all holding up that iconic No. 10 jersey Neymar shipped from São Paulo.
Santos, where Neymar landed again last year after things fizzled out for him at Al Hilal, managed to keep their captain for the 2026 season. Rumours kept swirling about Messi’s Inter Miami, but Neymar stuck with Santos.
Even Santos got in on the excitement, posting the photo to Instagram with a caption that leaned into the club’s history: “From Neymar Jr to Lionel Messi. From the Prince to the Genius. The Sacred Jersey, of immeasurable value, with the number immortalised by the King: 10 for Neymar and 10 for Messi. 10 for Pelé. An infinite legacy in the history of football. Greetings from Vila Belmiro, Lionel Messi!”
Naturally, the photo made the rounds online. Barcelona and PSG fans, and even people who don’t really root for either team, all chimed in. Everyone loves seeing Neymar and Messi keep that friendship going. Over six seasons together, they picked up 11 trophies; those memories stick.
Their paths split after the 2022–23 season. Neymar tried his luck with Al Hilal, while Messi headed to the U.S. to lead Inter Miami and give MLS a new superstar.
So, could Neymar ever join Messi in Miami? Inter Miami have shown they’re not shy about signing ex-Barcelona and La Liga stars. Messi, Alba, Busquets, and Rodrigo De Paul all landed in Florida, and the club lifted the MLS Cup with their help.
When Alba and Busquets retired in December, stories popped up everywhere about Neymar possibly making the move. The club had a free Designated Player spot, and with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, Neymar looked like he might want a change.
But he stayed put at Santos, and Inter Miami went with Germán Berterame from Monterrey as their third DP. Looking ahead, it feels unlikely Neymar will get a DP slot as long as Messi’s still there. Then again, Inter Miami have found ways around MLS’s rules before, first with Suárez, then De Paul.
In the end, Miami probably missed its best shot at reuniting the old duo. Still, neither Neymar nor Messi has completely shut the door on playing together again. You never know.
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