Africa’s football fever hits peak intensity this weekend as eight nations prepare for make-or-break AFCON quarterfinal matches! 🏟️ After dramatic penalty shootouts and last-minute winners in the Round of 16, the tournament delivers four 🔥 matchups that’ll keep fans glued through January 8-9.
Friday Fireworks 🎆
Mali vs Senegal: The 2021 champs Senegal face a gritty Mali squad fresh from edging Tunisia in a 3-2 penalty thriller. Can Sadio Mané’s crew avoid an upset?
Cameroon vs Morocco: Hosts Morocco bring their A-game against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions. With both teams scoring clutch goals last round, expect end-to-end action! 🦁⚡
Saturday Showstoppers 🌟
Algeria vs Nigeria: Algeria’s dramatic 1-0 extra-time win vs DR Congo sets up a showdown with Nigeria’s Super Eagles, who dominated Mozambique 4-0. Attack vs defense – who blinks first?
Egypt vs Côte d’Ivoire: Seven-time champs Egypt meet defending titleholders Côte d’Ivoire in what fans are calling the "Pharaohs vs Elephants" mega-clash. 🐘 vs 📜 – history in the making!
The semifinals kick off January 14, with the grand final set for January 18 in Rabat. Will Morocco lift the trophy at home? Can Egypt reclaim their throne? One thing’s certain: every match is MUST-WATCH football! 🏆
