Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal lineup is completed

Algeria and defending champion Ivory Coast secured the final two spots on Jan. 6, completing the eight-team Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal bracket to be played across Moroccan cities.

The Africa Cup of Nations knockout bracket was completed after matches on Jan. 6 in Morocco. Algeria advanced with a late extra-time goal, and defending champion Ivory Coast won their round of 16 tie. Quarterfinals are scheduled to take place across several Moroccan cities as the tournament moves deeper into the knockout phase. Venues and matchups were confirmed for the next round. Key facts: - Algeria beat DR Congo 1-0 after Adil Boulbina scored at the end of extra time. - Ivory Coast beat Burkina Faso 3-0 with goals involving Amad Diallo, Yan Diomande and Bazoumana Touré. - Quarterfinal matchups include Mali vs. Senegal in Tangier, Morocco vs. Cameroon in Rabat, Algeria vs. Nigeria in Marrakech, and Egypt vs. Ivory Coast in Agadir. - Rabat's Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, near 70,000 capacity, will host Morocco vs. Cameroon and is noted as a venue where the winner would also play on Jan. 18 if it progresses that far. - The winner of Morocco vs. Cameroon will face the winner of Algeria vs. Nigeria on Jan. 14. - The other semifinal — between the winners of Mali vs. Senegal and Egypt vs. Ivory Coast — is scheduled to be played the same day earlier in Tangier. Summary: The eight-team quarterfinal bracket is now set, creating four knockout ties across Tangier, Marrakech, Rabat and Agadir. Semifinal pairings and dates are outlined, including a Jan. 14 semifinal match and a venue scheduled for Jan. 18 if its winner advances.