Month: January 2024

Introduction Cape Verde will meet South Africa in the quarter finals on Saturday night at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium. Cape Verde has been the surprise of the tournament so far after making the round 16 as group winner. But they struggle to snatch a 1-0 victory to reach the last eight. Conversely, South Africa […]

Introduction A pulsating quarter finals awaits in Stade de la Paix on Saturday when Mali face Ivory Coast. Mali triumphed 2-1 over Burkina Faso on Tuesday, earning the right to advance to the AFCONS quarterfinals. Likewise, the tournament’s host, Ivory Coast progressed after defeating the reigning champion on penalties. After this victory, the host has […]

Introduction DR Congo will trade tackles with Guinea in the ongoing AFCON at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium on Friday. Both sides were underdogs in their round of 16 fixtures, but the tournament’s unpredictability was witnessed again over the weekend.  DR Congo progressed at the expense of the seven-time champion, Egypt, after defeating them in the […]

Introduction Angola is the next challenge for the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in the quarter-finals of the ongoing AFCON. Nigeria entered the quarters with their 2-0 triumph over Cameroon, while Angola also strolled to the round with their comfortable 3-0 over Namibia on Saturday. Nigeria is vying for its fourth […]

Introduction Tournament’s favorite, Morocco will log heads with South Africa on Tuesday night at Laurent Pokou Stadium. Morocco, living up to their billing as favorites in the AFCON, won 1-0 against Zambia in the group finale. This triumph ensured their advancement to the last 16 as Group E leader.  South Africa also reached this round […]

Introduction Group E, winner Mali set up a last-16 meeting with Burkina Faso in Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium next Tuesday. Mali qualified with five points, which is the least tally among all other group leaders. The team, led by coach Eric Chelle, is keen to build on their group-stage success and make a deep run […]

Introduction Another exciting knockouts encounter kickoff on Sunday when Egypt lock horns with DR Congo at Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pedro. The Democratic Republic of Congo has paved the way for an exciting last-16 showdown against the historic seven-time champions Egypt.  Both teams qualified as runner-up from their respective group with three points each […]

Introduction The stage is set at Charles Konan Banny Stadium for the clash of the Titans between Senegal and Ivory Coast. Senegal’s defence to their AFCON title set off to an excellent start by winning all their group phase match. They are the only nation to amass 9 points from three matches and have set […]

Introduction The unpredictable saga of AFCON 2023 continues when Angola clashes with Namibia at the Stade de la Paix on Saturday. This was the first time anyone could predict a fixture like this in the knockouts before the tournament unfolds.  AFCON 2023 is filled with many surprises and drama, one of which brought this fixture […]