Confirmed AFCON 2025 Round of 16 Fixtures

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 resilient third-placed Sudan, who advanced despite losses but showed defensive grit.

  
  

• Mali vs Tunisia A North vs West Africa battle; Mali's balanced attack meets Tunisia's experienced side looking to rebound.

  
  

• Morocco vs Tanzania Hosts Morocco, powered by home crowds and stars like Hakimi, take on historic qualifiers Tanzania in their first-ever knockout appearance.

  
  

• Egypt vs Benin Seven-time champions Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, encounter surprise package Benin, who topped tough spots as third-placed.

  
  

• Algeria vs DR Congo Desert Foxes Algeria bring flair against a heavyweight DR Congo side known for physicality and counter-attacks.

  
  

• Nigeria vs Mozambique Super Eagles Nigeria, dominant group winners, face underdogs Mozambique in a potential mismatch full of attacking threat from Osimhen and Lookman.

  
  

• Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso Defending champions Ivory Coast clash with Burkina Faso in a West African derby; both topped tough groups with experience and firepower.

• South Africa vs Cameroon Bafana Bafana South Africa meet Indomitable Lions Cameroon—two proud nations with rich AFCON history, promising physical and tactical intrigue.

  
  

The remaining three matches involve Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, South Africa, and other thirds, expect blockbuster ties like potential Nigeria vs a strong third.

Underdogs like Tanzania, Sudan, and Benin add fairy-tale potential against giants. Knockouts promise pure drama!

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