Having secured their places in the quarterfinals of the 2014 African Nations Championship on Sunday, Mali and Nigeria are eagerly awaiting the conclusion of the last group matches in Group B to determine their opponents. The matchups to watch are the intense clash between Uganda and Morocco, as well as the highly anticipated encounter between Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso.
As things stand in the group, Morocco would face Mali in the quarterfinals if the Atlas Lions maintain their second-place position. Simultaneously, Uganda is poised to face Nigeria. However, the standings are subject to change based on the outcomes of the final group matches, which will unfold over the course of 90 minutes in both fixtures.
In the previous matches, Mali triumphed over Mozambique with a 2-1 victory, while Nigeria secured a 3-1 win over South Africa—details of the goals can be found in the match highlights.
Today’s schedule:
Uganda vs. Morocco at 5 p.m. GMT
Zimbabwe vs. Burkina Faso at 5 p.m. GMT
The results of these matchups will ultimately shape the quarterfinal stage of the tournament, adding an extra layer of excitement and anticipation for football enthusiasts.