Author: Samuel Okunsolawo

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 […]

Introduction The stage is set at Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium where Cape Verde will log head with Mauritania in the AFCON 2023 round of 16. Cape Verde qualified as leader in group B ahead of Egypt, the most successful team in the tournament.  Mauritania likewise made the round as the best third-placed team from Group C. […]

Introduction Lovers of African football anticipate the Guinea derby in round of 16 for the first time in the history of the AFCON tournament. Equatorial Guinea will face off with Guinea at Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Sunday.  Equatorial Guinea has been the surprise of the tournament, qualifying from group A as the leader […]

Introduction A thrilling clash awaits at Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium as old foes Nigeria and Cameroon battle it out in the round of 16 of the 2023 AFCONS. The Super Eagles qualified as Group C runners-up, with Equatorial Guinea clinching the top spot on goal difference. Cameroon  also made the bow with their late dramatic victory […]

Introduction A thrilling showcase of African football is upon us at Laurent Pokou Stadium in the pivotal group stage finale between Zambia and Morocco. Morocco is determined to clinch the top spot in Group F, deploying all their prowess, while Zambia also aims to secure passage to the tournament’s next round.  Expect an electrifying clash […]

Introduction Match day 3 will be underway on Thursday night as Tanzania face DR Congo at Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium. Both fixtures in group F ended in stalemates over the weekend as Tanzania drew 1-1 with Zambia and DR Congo also recorded the same result.  These results introduced an interesting twist in the fate of […]

Introduction Matchday 3 in group E will feature a faceoff between South Africa and Tunisia at Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium. South Africa sits second on the log with three points, one point adrift of Mali at the top, while Tunisia finds themselves at the bottom with one point.  Fortunately, all teams in the group have […]

Introduction Namibia is gearing up for their matchday 3 encounter with Mali after amassing three points so far in the AFCON. Namibia’s hope of progression suffered a huge blow on Sunday after losing by 4-0 to South Africa. They have never qualified for any AFCON knockouts in their history. On the other hand, Mali edged […]