The Africa Cup of Nations reaches the quarter-final stage this weekend with a series of mouthwatering ties between the continent’s heavyweights. Here we pick out five stars enjoying their first Afcon to look out for in the last eight:
The Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals take place this weekend. The eight quarter-finalists include seven former Afcon winners and all eight are among the top 10 in the African rankings. Here we preview the quarter-finals which take place on Friday and Saturday:
Nigeria sharpshooters Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will provide a stern test to the flawless record of Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son of French football icon Zinedine Zidane, in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals in Morocco.
Morocco are on a mission to win the Africa Cup of Nations in front of their own fans but the hosts must avoid buckling under the enormous weight of pressure as they face Cameroon in the quarter-finals on Friday.
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos believes South Africa’s lack of players competing regularly in Europe remains a decisive disadvantage after their AFCON 2025 exit.
Adil Boulbina and Amad Diallo stole the show as Algeria and Ivory Coast scored contrasting last-16 victories in Morocco on Tuesday to complete the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals line-up.
An all-West African knockout awaits as Ivory Coast face Burkina Faso with a place in the AFCON quarterfinals on the line.
Captain Mohamed Salah scored in extra-time to seal victory for Egypt over a stubborn Benin in an AFCON last-16 thriller in Agadir.
Algeria face a stern AFCON 2025 knockout test on Tuesday evening when they meet DR Congo in a round-of-16 clash loaded with intrigue and fine margins.
Egypt continue their AFCON 2025 title pursuit on Monday as the record champions face Benin in a round-of-16 clash with quarter-finals firmly in sight. Group B winners, the Pharaohs progressed unbeaten, combining defensive control with moments of attacking quality, including two clean sheets from three matches. AFRICA PICKS: Egypt vs Benin – AFCON bets to bank on Benin arrive as… Read more →