The stage is set for the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted in Cote d’Ivoire, as the quarterfinals concluded with a lineup for the coveted semi-final matches.
The quarterfinals witnessed the absence of Arab teams after Egypt, Mauritania, and Morocco bid farewell in the Round of 16.
The quarterfinal results unfolded as follows:
– Nigeria 1-0 Angola
– Democratic Republic of Congo 3-1 Guinea
– Ivory Coast 2-1 Mali
– South Africa 0 (2-1) Cape Verde
As a result, the semi-final fixtures are as follows:
Nigeria vs. South Africa
The match is scheduled for Wednesday, February 7, at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM Cairo time and will be broadcast on beIN Sports AFCON 1, 2, and 3.
Ivory Coast vs. Democratic Republic of Congo
Also set for Wednesday, February 7, the match will take place at the Stade Sanwogo Wattara in Abidjan.
The game is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM Cairo time and will be aired on beIN Sports AFCON 1, 2, and 3.
The winners of these matches will advance to the final, slated for February 11.
Meanwhile, the losing teams will compete in the third-place play-off on February 10.