Afcon

The quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations promise intense matchups among continent's soccer giants. Heavyweights like Senegal, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Algeria, Morocco and Cameroon advance after strong round-of-16 performances. Seven of the eight teams are former champions, setting the stage for potential finals.

January 07, 2026 Reported by AI

After Bafana Bafana's 2-1 quarterfinal defeat to Cameroon at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, coach Hugo Broos reflected on the disappointment upon returning home but praised the stable foundations built since 2021, restoring team chemistry and fan passion ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.