Quarter-final fixtures, last-16 results and final group tables - Africa Cup of Nations last eight almost upon us in Morocco

South Africa are fresh from a not-so-satisfying Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) outing in Morocco, where they failed to get past the Round of 16 just two years after finishing third in Ivory Coast. The main focus now is the forthcoming global competition that will be co-hosted by the United States,

Nigeria have booked their AFCON 2025 quarter-final place after thumping Mozambique in the last 16. Ademola Lookman finished into the top corner from Akor Adams ' square pass to open the scoring in the 20th minute.

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.

The Africa Cup of Nations reaches the quarter-final stage this weekend with a series of mouthwatering ties between the continent's heavyweights. AFP Sport picks out five stars enjoying their first AFC

Mohamed Salah, Amad Diallo, and Bryan Mbeumo highlight a number of Premier League stars hoping to lead their nations to continental glory as the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off this month in Morocco.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have reason to celebrate as four of their players have been named among the top ten performers at the ongoing Africa Cup of

Playing a host nation at the Africa Cup of Nations often places visiting teams under intense mental strain. The stadiums roar louder, the atmosphere tightens, and every mistake is magnified.

Reports suggested a standoff similar to the one that took place prior to their World Cup play-off victory over Gabon on November 13.