Africa will have at least one quarter-finalist at Qatar 2025, with Uganda taking on Burkina Faso and Morocco clashing with Mali.

Uganda, tournament debutants, continue their dream run against Burkina Faso, who recently eliminated defending champions Germany. Meanwhile, Morocco, coming off a dramatic penalty shootout win over the USA, will battle a strong Mali side that beat Zambia.

Match Details: Uganda vs Burkina Faso – Kick-off 15:30 Doha | 15:30 Kampala | 12:30 Ouagadougou  

Uganda has shown resilience, with goalkeeper Edrisah Waibi playing a vital role. They’ll aim for quick transitions against Burkina Faso, who boasts momentum after their upset of Germany.

What to watch:

– Uganda’s counterattacks vs. Burkina Faso’s compact defence.

– Goalkeepers in form, with both teams comfortable in tight matches.

Morocco vs Mali: Kick-off 18:45 Doha | 16:45 Rabat | 15:45 Bamako  

Morocco’s persistence shone against the USA, while Mali’s strong second half powered them to victory over Zambia.

What to watch:

– Morocco’s control against Mali’s aerial threat.

– Set pieces that could influence the outcome.

The stakes:

Victory leads to the quarter-finals, continuing Africa’s strong performance in the tournament, with both matches poised for late drama.