The group stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 has concluded, paving the way for thrilling knock-out stage clashes.
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Following Wednesday night’s last group phase matches, the stage is set for several highly anticipated Round of 16 clashes.
Defending champions Senegal, who are yet to drop a point, will take on tournament hosts Côte d’Ivoire
Two more African heavyweights, Nigeria and Cameroon will play a thrilling encounter on 27 January.
Morocco, who topped their group after conceding just one goal, will next face South Africa.
After winning Group A undefeated, Equatorial Guinea will aim for another upset against Guinea. First-time knockout stage qualifiers Namibia have a stern test against two-time quarterfinalists Angola.
Despite a quiet group stage performance, Egypt’s status as the most successful TotalEnergies CAF AFCON nation makes them dangerous opponents for DR Congo.
Other intriguing match-ups include Mali vs Burkina Faso and Cape Verde vs Mauritania.
TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations LAST 16
January 27
Nigeria 🇳🇬 vs 🇨🇲 Cameroon
Angola 🇦🇴 vs 🇳🇦 Namibia
January 28
EQ. Guinea 🇬🇶 vs 🇬🇳 Guinea
Egypt 🇪🇬 vs 🇨🇩 DR Congo
January 29
Cape Verde 🇨🇻 vs 🇲🇷 Mauritania
Senegal 🇸🇳 vs 🇨🇮 Cote d’Ivoire
January 30
Morocco 🇲🇦 vs 🇿🇦 South Africa
Mali 🇲🇱 vs 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
