Predicting the AFCON last 16 - Bafana, Algeria have it tough, Nigeria and Morocco should walk it
With the Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 here, we have some juicy ties to look forward to, including Algeria vs DR Congo and South Africa vs Cameroon.
Mbeumo is Cameroon's only real star at AFCON... so how have they come this far?
Widely written off before AFCON, Cameroon's Indomitable Lions have emerged as one of the tournament darlings, but how have they done it given the number of big names missing, and the astounding chaos off the pitch?
Everything you need to know about AFCON 2025 in Morocco
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 takes place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Here is everything you need to know about the continent's premier men's tournament, from news, interviews, teams, and how to watch.
Algeria team meets with DRC statue fan, Amoura apologises
Members of the Algeria team met with Democratic Republic of Congo superfan Michel Nkuka Mboladinga at their hotel on Wednesday, after backlash over Mohamed Amoura's seemingly mocking gesture after the AFCON match between the sides.
Udoh: The Nigeria players don't trust the NFF (1:15)
Nigeria squad in dispute with federation over unpaid AFCON bonuses
Nigeria's players threatened to boycott training and their trip to Marrakech for Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal as a payment dispute over unpaid bonuses overshadowed preparations for their clash with Algeria.
Here's why Algeria's Amoura was misguided for mocking DRC's statue superfan
Reactions have been mixed, trending to negative, towards Algeria forward Mohamed Amoura, after he mocked the DR Congo's 'Lumumba statue' superfan at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Would Nigeria's strikers look this good without Akor Adams? Doubtful...
Sevilla striker Akor Adams only made his Nigeria debut two months before this Africa Cup of Nations and is a relative unknown in this team of household names, but he's quickly become a key player in this Super Eagles squad.
Do Algeria fans believe they can overcome Nigeria? (1:55)
Amad inspires Ivory Coast into AFCON quarters
Defending champions Ivory Coast became the eighth team to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals as they eased past neighbours Burkina Faso 3-0 in Marrakesh on Tuesday, with Amad Diallo delivering another AFCON masterclass.
Algeria's Boulbina scores screamer to set up Nigeria QF at AFCON
Adil Boulbina, who only made his debut for Algeria a month ago, was their hero on Tuesday as he scored a screamer in the final minute of extra time to defeat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 at AFCON.
Ndidi addresses Osimhen and Lookman spat (1:20)
Lookman, Ndidi shrug off Osimhen's temper tantrum, but it's becoming a pattern
The Nigeria striker was booed off the pitch after demanding to be substituted, following a heated confrontation with teammate Ademola Lookman during the Round of 16 match in Fes.
Nigeria were superiority up front, and the defence came to the party too!
A clean sheet at last for the Super Eagles who have booked their spot in the AFCON quarterfinals.
Have Nigeria made a breakthrough after beating Mozambique 4-0 in AFCON? (1:35)
Super Eagles strikers crush Mambas as Nigeria reach AFCON QFs
Nigeria's Super Eagles had no problems, aside from some rain, in Fes on Monday, as Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman produced an attacking masterclass against Mozambique to win 4-0 and advance to the AFCON quarterfinals.
Salah scores in final play of extra time as Egypt beat Benin
Egypt advanced to the AFCON quarterfinals on Monday with a 3-1 win over Benin, but they needed extra time to get there in a bruising encounter that saw the Cheetahs throw everything they had at Mohamed Salah and co.
SA sports minister McKenzie slams 'inexcusable' goal misses
Gayton McKenzie, South Africa's outspoken Sports, Arts & Culture Minister, slammed the team's missed chances in their 2-1 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) last 16 loss to Cameroon in Rabat on Sunday.
Modise, Pienaar criticise wasteful Bafana effort at AFCON
Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Teko Modise has criticised Hugo Broos' substitutions in South Africa's 2-1 AFCON defeat to Cameroon, saying key decisions were taken too late, while Steven Pienaar criticised the wastefulness in front of goal.
Cameroon's Baleba regaining form after United distraction - Coaches
Rumoured Manchester United transfer target Carlos Baleba required 'mental recovery' and work on his confidence after arriving in the Cameroon camp for the Africa Cup of Nations, according to Indomitable Lions head coach David Pagou.
Constant vigilance! Nigeria cannot afford to lose focus for a second against Mambas
Three-time champions Nigeria enter their first knockout game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as the overwhelming, odds-on favourites. But Gabon thought they'd cruise past Mozambique and look how that turned out...
Nigeria vs Mozambique - How to watch, teams, news as Super Eagles aim to keep perfect record
After a perfect three wins out of three in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stage, Nigeria seek to continue their momentum against Mozambique in the last 16 in Fes on Monday.
Can Nigeria stopper Nwabali restore his reputation against Mozambique?
Chippa United's Stanley Nwabali, seen as Nigeria's goalkeeping saviour just two years ago, is now in a desperate battle to regain the trust of Nigerians, after a slide in his performance and ignitable temperament.
Bullish Broos set sights on WC after Bafana's AFCON exit
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos cut a defiant figure in the aftermath of Bafana Bafana's Africa Cup of Nations exit at the hands of Cameroon on Sunday, following a 2-1 round of 16 defeat.
Africa Cup of Nations Standings
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| Mali | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Comoros | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| Zambia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 2 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Egypt | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| South Africa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Nigeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Uganda | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Senegal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| Congo DR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Benin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Botswana | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Algeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| Burkina Faso | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Sudan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Cameroon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Mozambique | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Gabon | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |