The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has reached its decisive quarter-final stage, with four blockbuster ties set to define the race for continental glory after 44 action-packed matches in Morocco.
Côte d’Ivoire’s quest for back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) titles gathered further momentum on Tuesday night in Marrakesh, as the defending champions booked their place in the Morocco 2025 quarter-finals with a commanding 3-0 victory over Burkina Faso.
Substitute Adil Boulbina struck deep into extra time to send Algeria into the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, sealing a hard-fought 1–0 victory over DR Congo in Rabat.
The Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) has announced Yohannes Sahle as the new head coach of the senior national team, marking a surprise return for the tactician nine years after he last led the Walias.
Burkina Faso head coach Brama Traoré says his side are fully prepared for a major nerve-cracker against holders Ivory Coast when the two West African neighbours meet in the Round of 16 at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Tuesday.
Ivory Coast will take on Burkina Faso in the round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday evening, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 GMT at the Grand Stade de Marrakech.
