The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 clashes have now been confirmed, following the completion of the group stage on Wednesday evening.
Matches will be played between January 3 and January 6, across eight different venues.
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Having finished atop the standings in Group F, defending champions Ivory Coast will face Ground E runners-up Burkina Faso at Marrakesh Stadium.
Cameroon, who finished behind the Elephants will take on Group B runners-up South Africa at Al Medina Stadium.
Hosts Morocco face Tanzania, who advanced despite failing to win a single group game, at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
The Atlas Lions topped Group A ahead of Mali after easing to a 3-0 win over Zambia. Tanzania, meanwhile came third with two points in Group C, emerging as one of the four best losers.
Record champions Egypt will trade tackles with Benin at the Adrar Stadium. The Pharaohs finished top of Group B, while the Cheetahs came third in Group D.
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After finishing first in Group D, Senegal will face Group E third-placed Sudan at Tangier Grand Stadium.
Three-time champions Nigeria will face Mozambique, who finished third in Group F, at Fez Stadium.
Full 2025 AFCON round of 16 draw and dates
January 3
Mali vs Tunisia
Senegal vs Sudan
January 4
Morocco vs Tanzania
South Africa vs Cameroon
January 5
Egypt vs Benin
Nigeria vs Mozambique
January 6
Algeria vs DR Congo
Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso

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