The contours of the quarterfinals in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire are taking shape as some teams secure their spots, while others bow out of the competition.
The Round of 16 witnessed the participation of only three Arab teams: Egypt, Morocco, and Mauritania, as Algeria and Tunisia bid farewell in the earlier stages.
Angola became the first team to qualify for the quarterfinals after a resounding 3-0 victory over Namibia, setting up a clash with Nigeria, who eliminated Cameroon with a 2-0 scoreline.
Congo DR, on the other hand, advanced by defeating Egypt in a penalty shootout after the original time ended in a 1-1 draw.
Cape Verde ousted Mauritania with a solitary penalty goal, while Ivory Coast triumphed over Senegal in a penalty shootout, ending the latter’s title defense aspirations.
The remaining two quarterfinal berths will be contested by four teams today. The fixtures are as follows:
– Mali vs. Burkina Faso: Tuesday, January 30, 6:00 PM
– Morocco vs. South Africa: Tuesday, January 30, 9:00 PM
The winners of these matches will face off in the quarterfinals.
Quarterfinal Schedule for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations:
The quarterfinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire kick off on Friday, February 2, 2024, featuring a showdown between Angola and Nigeria.
The last quarterfinal match will take place on Saturday, February 3, between Cape Verde and the winner of the Morocco vs. South Africa encounter.
