Eight teams have secured their spots in the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals as of Tuesday.
Angola emerged as the first qualifiers after defeating Namibia. They now face Nigeria, considered one of the competition favorites, who beat Cameroon.
Côte d’Ivoire stunned defending champions Senegal in a penalty shootout, thanks to Frank Kessie’s crucial penalty.
Cape Verde advanced to the quarter-finals with a late Ryan Mendes penalty, marking their second appearance in history.
Guinea secured a dramatic 1-0 win over 10-man Equatorial Guinea with a last-minute goal by Bayo, making history by winning their first Cup of Nations knockout tie.
DR Congo eliminated Egypt in a penalty shootout, and South Africa shocked 10-man Morocco to reach the quarter-finals.
Quarter-Finals Fixtures:
1. Nigeria vs Angola
– Date: Friday, February 2, 2024
– Venue: Felix Houphouet-Boigny
– Time: 6:00 pm
2. DR Congo vs Guinea
– Date: Friday, February 2, 2024
– Venue: Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara
– Time: 9:00 pm
3. Mali vs Cote d’Ivoire
– Date: Saturday, February 3, 2024
– Venue: Stade de Bouaké
– Time: 6:00 pm
4. Cape Verde vs South Africa
– Date: Saturday, February 3, 2024
– Venue: Stade Charles Konan Banny de Yamoussoukro
– Time: 9:00 pm.
