The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage is locked and loaded! 🔥 Defending champions Côte d'Ivoire will face Burkina Faso in a high-stakes opener on January 6, while hosts Morocco take on Tanzania’s Taifa Stars in what promises to be a 🔥 crowd-packed showdown.
Group stage drama peaked Wednesday as Sudan clinched a surprise knockout spot, while Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions roared into a tough matchup against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana. 🦁⚔️ Nigeria’s Super Eagles will battle debutants Mozambique in Fes – expect fireworks! 💥
Key matches to watch:
- 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire vs Burkina Faso (Jan 6)
- 🇲🇦 Morocco vs Tanzania (Jan 4)
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria vs Mozambique (Jan 5)
- 🇪🇬 Egypt vs Benin (Jan 5)
With eight venues across Morocco set to host games from January 3-6, football fever is about to hit MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE! 🎉 Which team are you backing? Let us know using #AFCON2025!
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AFCON 2025 knockout stage set as round of 16 matchups confirmed
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