AFCON Round of 16: Monday 5 January match schedule and kick-off times

The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 has now reached its decisive stage, with the Round of 16 action continuing today as the battle for continental glory continues.

The group stage of AFCON 2025, hosted by Morocco, has concluded, with 16 teams qualifying out of 24 to advance to the knockout phase.

The teams that secured qualification are:

• Group A: Morocco, Mali

• Group B: Egypt, South Africa

• Group C: Nigeria, Tunisia, Tanzania

• Group D: Senegal, DR Congo, Benin

• Group E: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Sudan

• Group F: Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Mozambique

The Round of 16 kicked off with two encounters. Mali eliminated Tunisia, while Senegal defeated Sudan on the opening day. On the second day, Morocco overcame Tanzania, and Cameroon booked their place at the expense of South Africa.

Today, the knockout action continues as the margin for error gets narrower— win and advance, lose and exit the African carnival.

Today’s AFCON Matches – Round of 16 – Monday, January 5

• Egypt vs Benin – 4:00 PM GMT

• Nigeria vs Mozambique – 7:00 PM GMT

As the knockout battles continues, Africa’s biggest football festival promises more action and immortal moments on the road to continental glory.

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