The group stage matches of the ongoing African Cup of Nations concluded on Wednesday, unveiling unexpected outcomes as underdog teams bid farewell to the tournament, while surprising contenders secured spots in the Round of 16.
Cote d’Ivoire, the host nation, secured the fourth third-place spot by virtue of Morocco's 1-0 victory over Zambia, allowing Morocco to maintain the Group F lead with a total of seven points.
In a surprising turn of events, only one Northern African team managed to progress, as former champions Algeria gathered just two points in the tournament. Tunisia faced a similar fate, unable to surpass the competition in its group, leading to the departure of their coach from the Carthage Eagles.
Notably, Namibia and Mauritania emerged as the most unexpected teams to advance to the last 16 stage, adding an element of surprise to the tournament's unfolding narrative.
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 fixtures are as follows:
- Saturday, January 27, 2024:
- Angola vs. Namibia at 6:00 PM in Bouake
- Nigeria vs. Cameroon at 8:00 PM in Abidjan
- Sunday, January 28, 2024:
- Equatorial Guinea vs. Guinea at 6:00 PM in Abidjan
- Egypt vs. Democratic Republic of Congo at 8:00 PM in San Pedro
- Monday, January 29, 2024:
- Cape Verde vs. Mauritania at 6:00 PM in Abidjan
- Senegal vs. Ivory Coast at 8:00 PM in Yamoussoukro
- Tuesday, January 30, 2024:
- Mali vs. Burkina Faso at 6:00 PM in Korhogo
- Morocco vs. South Africa at 8:00 PM in San Pedro
These matches are part of the exciting knockout stage of the AFCON tournament, and they will take place at various venues in the Ivory Coast
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