The curtain falls on the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 with a gripping encounter between Morocco and South Africa, scheduled at the Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pedro.
Having secured the top spot in Group F with an impressive 7 points, Morocco enters the knockout stage with high expectations and determination to continue their successful journey in the tournament.
South Africa, on the other hand, clinched their spot in the Round of 16 as the runner-up in Group E, tallying 4 points alongside Namibia, securing progression to the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams from the group stage.
The Atlas Lions initiated their tournament campaign with a resounding 3-0 victory over Tanzania, followed by a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and a decisive 1-0 win against Zambia.
Meanwhile, Bafana Bafana faced an early setback, losing their opening match to Mali with a scoreline of 2-0.
However, they swiftly recovered with a commanding 4-0 triumph over Namibia.
The group stage concluded for South Africa with a goalless draw against Tunisia.
The clash between Morocco and South Africa is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, kicking off at 10:00 PM Cairo time.
The match promises to be a spectacle, marking the conclusion of the Round of 16 in the Africa Cup of Nations 2023.
The ongoing tournament, hosted in Ivory Coast, features the participation of 24 teams and runs from January 13 to February 11, 2024.
As the football fervor continues, fans eagerly anticipate the outcome of this pivotal encounter between Morocco and South Africa in what promises to be a thrilling spectacle in the quest for continental glory.
