The group stage of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco has wrapped up, setting up an exciting knockout phase. The Round of 16 begins on January 3, 2026, with several high-profile clashes already locked in, while a few pairings depend on final third-place rankings. Here are the confirmed and partially confirmed fixtures  (dates in January 2026; times approximate GMT/ET based on standard slots): Senegal vs Sudan Group D winners Senegal face resilien

In their Group E opener at the Stade Prince Moulay Al Hassan in Rabat on December 24, 2025, two-time champions Algeria delivered a dominant performance, defeating Sudan 3-0 to claim three crucial points. The Desert Foxes wasted no time asserting control. Captain Riyad Mahrez  opened the scoring in just the second minute, finishing coolly after a clever assist from Hicham Boudaoui. The Al-Ahli star doubled the lead in the 61st minute, showcasing his enduring quality with a cli

The Africa Cup of Nations 2025  kicked off with a dominant display from Tunisia, who defeated Uganda 3-0 in their Group C clash on December 23 in Rabat, Morocco. The Carthage Eagles showcased their superiority, extending their perfect record against the Cranes. Match Summary: Tunisia 3-1 Uganda Tunisia wasted no time asserting control. Ellyes Skhiri opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a powerful header from a corner. Elias Achouri doubled the lead just before halftime

The Super Eagles of Nigeria kicked off their AFCON 2025  campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Tanzania's Taifa Stars on December 23, 2025, at the Fez Stadium in Morocco. Ademola Lookman's stunning strike proved decisive as Nigeria overcame a second-half scare to claim three vital points in Group C. Match Summary: Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania Afcon Clash Nigeria dominated possession early, breaking the deadlock in the 36th minute when defender Semi Ajayi powered home a header from