David GOMBE
The Round of 16 fixtures
Saturday January 3rd, 2026
Mali vs Tunisia – Casablanca
Senegal vs Sudan – Tangier
Sunday January 4th, 2026
Morocco vs Tanzania – Rabat
South Africa vs Cameroon – rabat
Monday January 5th, 2026
Egypt vs Benin – Agadir
Nigeria vs Mozambique – Fez
Tuesday January 6th, 2026
Algeria vs DR Congo – Rabat
Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso – Agadir
Following the conclusion of the group stage fixtures on Wednesday, focus at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will turn to the knockout phase due to kick off on Saturday, 3rd January.
Mali will take on 2004 African champions Tunisia while Senegal will lock horns with Sudan.
Hosts Morocco will entertain East African representatives Tanzania whereas former champions South Africa and Cameroon will battle for a quarterfinal slot.
Record Afcon winners Egypt will face Benin while three time champions Nigeria will play Mozambique in the round of 16.
Algeria has been paired against Sebastien Desabre’s DR Congo while reigning champions Ivory Coast will face Burkina Faso in the other round of 16 tie.