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AFCON Eliminations Set Stage for Quarter-Final Clashes

The knockout phase of the 2023 CAF Africa Cup of Nations is heating up in Côte d'Ivoire! Nigeria, Angola, Guinea, and DR Congo have all secured their spots in the quarter-finals, showcasing thrilling matches and unexpected upsets.

Nigeria cruised to victory over Cameroon, while Angola dominated Namibia thanks to a brace from striker Jacinto Dala. Guinea snatched a dramatic last-gasp win against Equatorial Guinea, and DR Congo edged out Egypt in a nail-biting penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.

Cape Verde won an Africa Cup of Nations knockout tie for the first time in their history as a late Ryan Mendes penalty gave them a 1-0 victory over Mauritania in the last 16.

The stage is set for even more intense battles as the remaining teams fight for a chance to be crowned African champions.

Cape Verde/Mauritania: Afcon 2023 - Cape Verde Qualify for Quarter-Finals After Beating Mauritania 1-0

Vanguard, 29 January 2024

Cape Verde won an Africa Cup of Nations knockout tie for the first time in their history on Monday as a late Ryan Mendes penalty gave them a 1-0 victory over Mauritania in the last… Read more »
Angola/Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Angola Players Receive Cash, iPhones As Motivation to Beat Super Eagles

Leadership, 29 January 2024

Ahead of Friday's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal clash against Super Eagles of Nigeria, Angola's players and officials have been rewarded with cash and material gifts… Read more »
Nigeria/Cameroon: Nigeria Defeat Cameroon, Qualify for Afcon Quarter-Final

Premium Times, 27 January 2024

Lookman scored a brace to ensure the Super Eagles got the better of the Indomitable Lions. Read more »
Africa: 5 Key Talking Points As Afcon Enters the Knock-Out Phase in Côte d'Ivoire

The Conversation Africa, 26 January 2024

Judging from media and online activity, this has been the most talked about Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in many years. That's not just because the tournament, held every two… Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - DR Congo Knock Out Egypt After Thrilling Penalty Shootout

Vanguard, 29 January 2024

DR Congo have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after winning 8-7 on penalties against Egypt. Read more »
Africa: Afcon 2023 Review - Heavyweights Knocked Down, North Africans Feel Heat As Nsue Leads Scorers' Chart

Premium Times, 25 January 2024

Heavyweights were demystified, and a surety is that at least three teams ranked outside the top 10 will be in the quarterfinals. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Afcon 2023 - Wild Jubilations in Abidjan As Cote d'Ivoire Sneak Into Round of 16

Premium Times, 25 January 2024

Emerse Faé, a former Ivorian midfielder will lead the Elephants in the knockout stages as they now have another chance to continue their fight for a third AFCON title. Read more »
Tunisia: Afcon 2023 - Tunisia Out, Namibia in Historic Qualification for Last 16

Leadership, 24 January 2024

Tunisia are out of the ongoing delayed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d'Ivoire after they were held to a goalless draw by South Africa in their last Group E… Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Nigeria's 'Super Eagles' Flying High Again

DW, 24 January 2024

Nigeria traveled to Ivory Coast with their ears ringing from all the criticism they'd been hearing. After a successful group stage, coach Jose Peseiro's team are suddenly… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Gasset Fired As Ivorians Wait for Fate At Africa Cup of Nations

RFI, 24 January 2024

Ivorian football chiefs on Wednesday sacked the national football team head coach Jean-Louis Gasset despite his players having a slim chance of qualification for the knockout… Read more »
Cameroon/Nigeria: Cameroon to Face Nigeria in Round of 16

Daily Trust, 23 January 2024

Christopher Wooh scored the winner in added time as Cameroon came from behind to defeat Gambia 3-2 in their final AFCON group stage match on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Super Eagles to Face Indomitable Lions in Round of 16

Premium Times, 23 January 2024

It was Cameroon that denied Nigeria the AFCON trophy the last time Cote D'Ivoire hosted the Africa Cup of Nations 30 years ago Read more »
Angola: Angola Beat Burkina Faso to Top Afcon Group As Algeria Crash Out

Vanguard, 23 January 2024

Angola are through to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as winners of their group after goals by Mabululu and Zini gave them a 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso on… Read more »
Nigeria/Guinea Bissau: Afcon - Nigeria Defeat Guinea-Bissau, Qualify but Finish Behind Equatorial Guinea

Premium Times, 22 January 2024

The Super Eagles had to settle for second spot in Group A as Equatorial Guinea demolished Cote d'Ivoire 4-0 Read more »
Morocco: Moroccan Referee Bouchra Karboubi, First Arab Woman to Officiate Afcon Match

MAP, 22 January 2024

Moroccan referee Bouchra Karboubi became, on Monday, the first Arab woman to officiate a football match at the Africa Cup of Nations (2023 AFCON). Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - 'We're Ready for Any Team,' Declares Moses Simon

Premium Times, 23 January 2024

Senegal, Cameroon, and Guinea are a potential round of 16 opponents following the Super Eagles' second-place finish in Group A Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Crash Out of Afcon As Egypt Squeeze Through

Daily Trust, 23 January 2024

The Black Stars of Ghana suffered another black day as they crashed out of the ongoing AFCON 2023 following a 2-2 draw against minnows Mozambique on Monday. Read more »
Africa: Senegal, Cameroon up For a Big Clash

CAF, 19 January 2024

The Charles Konan Banny stadium in Yamoussoukro will host one of the biggest games on the continent between Senegal and Cameroon on Friday, 19 January 17h00 in the second round of… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea/Guinea Bissau: Esue-Inspired Equatorial Guinea Slay African Wild Dogs

Daily Trust, 19 January 2024

Equatorial Guinea beat Guinea-Bissau 4-2 in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Group A match at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Thursday afternoon. Read more »
Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Interview - Afcon 2023 Extra: 'What Nigeria Can Learn From Cote d'Ivoire's Leadership'

Premium Times, 20 January 2024

The Africa Cup of Nations has put Cote d'Ivoire on display as the best of African footballing talent dazzles the world with their skills. Read more »
Africa: Ruthless Bafana run riot over Namibia

CAF, 22 January 2024

The Bafana Bafana of South Africa were unstoppable as they defeated Namibia 4-0 in their second group game of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023… Read more »
Africa: Ten-man Zambia deny Tanzania maiden TotalEneergies AFCON victory

CAF, 22 January 2024

A late Patson Daka header rescued a 1-1 draw for 10-man Zambia against Tanzania on Sunday to deny the Taifa Stars a first ever TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations win.The Taifa… Read more »
Africa: East Africa's Path to Success in Afcon 2027

New Times, 19 January 2024

The recent performances of East African teams in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers and at the Finals tournaments proper, have raised concerns about the region's… Read more »
Africa: Interesting Clash Ahead as Mozambique and Cape Verde Square Off

CAF, 19 January 2024

In addition to sharing linguistic heritage, Cape Verde and Mozambique defied the odds when they opened their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d’Ivoire 2023 with… Read more »
Africa: "We used a strategy that worked" - coach Peseiro

CAF, 19 January 2024

Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro says they used a strategy that worked for them in their hard-fought 1-0 win over TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire hosts on… Read more »
Africa: Osimhen Delighted After Overcoming Cote d'Ivoire Challenge

CAF, 19 January 2024

Nigeria's forward, Victor Osimhen, emerged as the standout player in the thrilling encounter against hosts Cote d'Ivoire on Thursday night, securing a 1-0 victory for the Super… Read more »
Nigeria: Blue Sharks Take Aim At Black Mambas

Daily Trust, 19 January 2024

Cape Verde are set to take on Mozambique in their next Group B encounter in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium this afternoon. Read more »