Overview
- Algeria advanced with a 119th‑minute strike from Adil Boulbina to edge DR Congo 1-0, earning a quarterfinal against Nigeria in Marrakech on Jan. 10.
- Ivory Coast beat Burkina Faso 3-0 with goals from Amad Diallo, Yan Diomande and Bazoumana Toure to book a last‑eight meeting with Egypt in Agadir on Jan. 10.
- Nigeria routed Mozambique 4-0 in Fes as Victor Osimhen scored twice and Ademola Lookman had a hand in multiple goals to extend the Super Eagles’ perfect run.
- Egypt needed extra time to eliminate Benin 3-1, with Mohamed Salah clinching the result in the 124th minute before cautioning that his team are not tournament favourites.
- Reports noted an on‑field exchange between Osimhen and Lookman during Nigeria’s win that was later downplayed, while the full quarterfinal bracket was confirmed by CAF and AP.