As the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 unfolds, Morocco has emerged as the top contender for the championship title, following the conclusion of the Round of 16. The Moroccan national team, known as the Atlas Lions, secured their place in the quarter-finals with a hard-fought victory over Tanzania, 1-0, thanks to a second-half goal by Real Madrid star, Ibrahim Diaz.
Supercomputer Predictions for Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Champion
According to predictions from the Opta supercomputer, Morocco has a winning probability of 22.74% for the upcoming tournament. This data highlights their strong position as the host country aiming for a second historical triumph in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Top Contenders for the Title
Following Morocco are other strong teams vying for the championship:
- Senegal: The previous winner has a probability of 16.98% after defeating Sudan.
- Algeria: Despite struggles, they reached the quarter-finals with a narrow 1-0 win over the Democratic Republic of Congo, holding a 14.95% chance.
- Nigeria: Ranked fourth in predictions at 12.41%, they face Algeria next for a challenging match.
- Egypt: The record seven-time champions have a 12.34% chance of winning.
- Côte d’Ivoire: The defending champions are placed sixth, with an 8.80% probability.
- Cameroon: They occupy the seventh spot, with a 6.75% chance of winning.
- Mali: Ranked at the bottom with a 5.03% probability.
Upcoming Quarter-Final Matches
The quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 are set to take place on:
| Date | Matches | Time (Makkah/Doha) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, January 9, 2026 | Mali vs. Senegal | 19:00 |
| Friday, January 9, 2026 | Cameroon vs. Morocco | 22:00 |
| Saturday, January 10, 2026 | Algeria vs. Nigeria | 19:00 |
| Saturday, January 10, 2026 | Egypt vs. Côte d’Ivoire | 22:00 |
The upcoming matches promise to deliver exciting football as these nations compete for glory in Africa’s premier tournament.
