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Morocco takes on Tanzania in the AFCON 2025 Round of 16 opener, as the hosts aim to continue their strong run and set the tone for an exciting Day 2 of knockout action.
The CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 reaches a fever pitch today, Sunday, January 4, 2026, as the Round of 16 continues in the nation's capital.
Following a dramatic opening day of knockouts that saw Senegal cruise past Sudan and Mali edge Tunisia on penalties, the spotlight now shifts to the tournament hosts and a historic heavyweight clash.
AFCON 2025: Morocco vs Tanzania
In the early kickoff, tournament hosts Morocco take on Tanzania at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat.
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Morocco entered the knockout phase with momentum after topping Group A with seven points, capped off by a convincing 3-0 victory over Zambia.
The tournament hosts showcased their attacking flair with a 2-0 victory over Comoros in their opening match before securing a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Mali.
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Tanzania enter this match as the ultimate underdog, having reached the knockout stages for the first time in 45 years.
Qualifying as one of the best third-placed teams, the Tanzanians have shown immense defensive resilience, notably holding Tunisia to a draw in their final group game.
However, they face a daunting task, the Atlas Lions have won seven of their eight previous encounters. For the Moroccans, a win is not just a goal, it is a requirement for the fans in Rabat.
South Africa vs. Cameroon
The late-night fixture at the Agdal Medina Stadium (Stade Al Medina) promises to be a thriller as South Africa face off against five-time champions Cameroon.
This encounter carries deep narrative weight, as South Africa's coach Hugo Broos leads Bafana Bafana against the very nation he guided to the AFCON title in 2017.
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South Africa secured their spot as runners-up in Group B after a resilient campaign led by the clinical finishing of Burnley striker Lyle Foster.
They face a Cameroon side that remained unbeaten in Group F, relying on the midfield stability of Carlos Baleba and the creative spark of Bryan Mbeumo.
While Cameroon has the historical pedigree, Bafana Bafana have a knack for knockout upsets, having eliminated high-profile opponents in recent editions.
AFCON 2025: Kick-off Information
Today's action begins with Morocco vs. Tanzania starting at 5:00 PM local time (7:00 PM EAT). This will be followed by the heavyweight tussle between South Africa and Cameroon at 8:00 PM local time (10:00 PM EAT).