Welcome to the live blog from Marrakech as the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 continues with a heavyweight quarter-final showdown. Nigeria and Algeria face off later today with a semi-final place at stake. Preparations are already well underway around the Grand Stade de Marrakech.
Good afternoon and welcome to our live blog coverage of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, as the tournament reaches another decisive and thrilling chapter today.
We are deep into the quarter-final stage, where the margin for error has vanished and only the strongest will remain in the hunt for continental glory.
The group stage set the tone with dramatic finishes, heavyweight eliminations and historic breakthroughs, reminding us once again that AFCON is never short of surprises.
Now, the stakes are even higher, with places in the semi-finals on the line and every match carrying the weight of legacy and ambition.
Today’s action features two blockbuster encounters, beginning at 16:00 GMT in Marrakech where Nigeria take on Algeria in a classic continental showdown, before Egypt face defending champions Côte d'Ivoire at 19:00 GMT in Agadir.
Throughout the day, we will bring you live updates in blog format, tracking every key moment, atmosphere shift and turning point as they happen.
All timings are in GMT, with regular updates before kick-off and regular updates but for detailed play-by-play once the matches begin, click here (https://www.cafonline.com/afcon2025/match-centre?competition=190&season=2025&match=2506820).
Settle in and stay with us as AFCON 2025 continues to deliver top-class, high-stakes football at its very best.
