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.
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.
