The big soccer games for the 2024 Women’s AFCON are getting even more exciting! The group stage is now over, and eight teams are ready to play in the quarter-finals. These teams are all hoping to win and move one step closer to the big trophy!
The group stage finished on Monday, July 14, 2025. Now, the next part is called the knockout round. That means if a team loses, they are out of the tournament. But if they win, they keep going.
Let’s find out who made it to the next round of the Women’s AFCON and when they will play.
Teams That Made It
Here are the eight teams that made it to the quarter-finals:
- Nigeria
- Zambia
- Morocco
- Mali
- Algeria
- Ghana
- South Africa
- Senegal
These teams played really well in the group stage. Now, they will try to win again in the quarter-finals to get to the semi-finals!
When Are the Games?
The quarter-final games will be played over two days — Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19.
Here are the matches:
Friday, July 18
- Nigeria vs Zambia at 4:00 PM GMT
- Nigeria was the best team in Group B. Zambia came second in Group A. Now they will face each other. Both teams are strong, so this game will be very exciting!
- Morocco vs Mali at 7:00 PM GMT
- Morocco came first in Group A. They will play against Mali. Both teams are ready to win and move to the next round.
Saturday, July 19
- Algeria vs Ghana at 4:00 PM GMT
- Algeria didn’t lose any game in the group stage. Now they will play against Ghana, another powerful team.
- South Africa vs Senegal at 7:00 PM GMT
- South Africa won the last Women’s AFCON and are the defending champions. They will play against Senegal in the last quarter-final match.
These four matches will decide which teams go to the semi-finals!
Why It Matters
This part of the Women’s AFCON is very important. If a team loses, they go home. If they win, they get closer to winning the whole tournament. All the players are working very hard and hoping to make their countries proud.
The games will show teamwork, skill, and lots of energy. Fans all around Africa and the world are watching closely to see which team will win this year’s Women’s AFCON!
Conclusion
The quarter-finals of the Women’s AFCON are full of strong teams and exciting matches. Nigeria, Morocco, South Africa, and others are ready to fight for a chance to play in the semi-finals. You can watch the matches on July 18 and 19 and cheer for your favorite team!
We can’t wait to see who will win the trophy in this 15th edition of the Women’s AFCON!
References
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