After 36 matches of group stage action, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations shifts into high gear this Saturday in Morocco. From the original 24 nations, only 16 remain to battle in the second round.
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The spotlight shines on the continent’s premier stars: Achraf Hakimi (2025 African Player of the Year), Mohamed Salah, and Victor Osimhen, as they lead their respective nations into the sudden-death knockout phase.
The Round of 16 fixtures promise intense drama, with host favorites Morocco facing Tanzania, Egypt taking on Benin, and Nigeria clashing with Mozambique.
Teams are now just four wins away from the historic $10 million winner’s trophy, the largest prize pool in the tournament’s history.
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