AFCON 2023 round of 16 unveiled: Thrilling Football showdowns ahead
The curtain has fallen on the first round of the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON 2023 this Wednesday night, paving the way for the highly anticipated Round of 16. The 16 teams continuing their journey in this thrilling competition are now officially known.
In Group A, Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria brilliantly secured their tickets to the Round of 16.
Group B witnessed Cape Verde and Egypt successfully qualify. Senegal, without faltering, finished on top of Group C, accompanied by Cameroon in the Round of 16.
Groups D and E saw Angola and Burkina Faso, and then Mali and South Africa, qualify meritoriously.
Finally, in Group F, Morocco and the DRC ensured their place in the next round.
In addition to these teams, Guinea, Namibia, Mauritania, and Côte d’Ivoire qualify as the best third-placed teams in their respective groups, promising Round of 16 encounters full of suspense.
Here is the enticing schedule for the Round of 16 that football enthusiasts should not miss:
Saturday, January 27
- 6:00 PM: Angola vs Namibia
- 9:00 PM: Nigeria vs Cameroon
Sunday, January 28
- 6:00 PM: Guinea vs Equatorial Guinea
- 9:00 PM: Egypt vs DR Congo
Monday, January 29
- 6:00 PM: Cape Verde vs Mauritania
- 9:00 PM: Senegal vs Côte d’Ivoire
Tuesday, January 30
- 6:00 PM: Mali vs Burkina Faso
- 9:00 PM: Morocco vs South Africa
Football enthusiasts are invited to follow these epic matches that promise captivating spectacle and enchanting twists.
The competition has now reached its peak, and teams are battling for ultimate glory on African soil.
Stay tuned to experience the excitement of the AFCON 2023 Round of 16!
