After dem show serious performance wey carry Nigeria beat Mozambique 4-0 for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Monday games still dey hot as Mohamed Salah score for third time make Egypt pass Benin for extra time.
Now, Tuesday games go feature Riyad Mahrez’s Algeria against strong DR Congo side, while defending champions Ivory Coast go face Burkina Faso, wey dem wan continue their unbeaten run for AFCON.
Algeria vs DR Congo (4pm)
Algeria go play DR Congo for Stade Prince Moulay Hassan on Tuesday for quarter-final spot for 2025 AFCON. Both teams perform well for group stage: Fennec Foxes finish top of Group E with 100% record, while DR Congo collect seven points from nine.
We dey reason say: Algeria 2-1 DR Congo
Since both teams don qualify, dem fit rest some key players for group-stage finales. Expect better contest for Rabat. We believe Algeria go handle am well because their attack strong pass.
Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso (7pm)
Ivory Coast go play Burkina Faso for Grand Stade de Marrakech, Morocco on Tuesday, January 6, for 2025 AFCON Round of 16. Na two West African neighbours dey clash, winner go move to quarter-finals.
We dey reason say: Ivory Coast 2-1 Burkina Faso
This game go tight well well as both teams show organisation and resilience for group stage. But Ivory Coast as defending champions wey no don lose for tournament, dey slight favourite.
Burkina Faso dey disciplined and fit manage tight games, so the match go competitive, but small Ivory Coast win dey realistic, extra time fit still happen because both sides close for quality.
