With the group stage games done 16 teams have managed to secure their spot in for the Knockout Stage. Unfortunately the Black Stars are no longer part of the tournament. The same applies to Algeria, Tunisia, Tanzania, Zambia, Gambia, Mozambique and lastly Guinea-Bissau. While these 8 teams conclude their campaign at group stage for the remaining 16 teams it’s now all or nothing in every match.
So, let’s brace for thrilling Round of 16 clashes! The AFCON 2023 Knockout Stage starts on 27 January and by the end we will know the eight teams that then move on to the quarterfinals.
Qualified Teams for the AFCON 2023 Knockout Stage
Group A
- Equatorial Guinea (winner)
- Nigeria (runner-up)
| Team | W | D | L | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equatorial Guinea | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Nigeria | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Ivory Coast | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Guinea Bissau | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Group B
- Cape Verde (winner) – the first team that qualified for the AFCON knockout stage
- Egypt (runner-up)
| Team | W | D | L | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Verde | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Egypt | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Ghana | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Mozambique | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Group C
- Senegal (winner), the only team that has qualified for the Last 16 with maximum points.
- Cameroon (runner-up)
| Team | W | D | L | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senegal | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Cameroon | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Guinea | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Gambia | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Group D
- Angola (winner)
- Burkina Faso (runner-up)
| Team | W | D | L | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angola | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Burkina Faso | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Mauritania | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Algeria | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Group E
- Mali (winner)
- South Africa (runner-up)
| Team | W | D | L | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mali | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Namibia | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Group F
- Morocco (winner)
- DR Congo (runner-up)
| Team | W | D | L | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| DR Congo | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Zambia | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Tanzania | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
In addition to the top two teams from each of the six groups also the best four third-placed teams have qualified for the AFCON Round of 16:
- Guinea (best third-placed)
- Namibia (second-best third-placed)
- Mauritania (third-best third-placed)
- Ivory Coast (fourth-best third-placed)
AFCON Round of 16 Games Overview
That is to say, hosts Ivory Coast can be really lucky that they are still part of the 2023 AFCON tournament. While the outcome of the final games of the group stage were still outstanding the coach Jean-Louis Gasset was already sacked. Therefore interim coach Emerse Fae will lead The Elephants in their upcoming encounter with current cupholder Senegal.
The Round of 16 games start on 27 January with the following matches:
Saturday, 27 January 2024
- Angola vs. Namibia
- Nigeria vs. Cameroon
Sunday, 28 January 2024
- Equatorial Guinea vs. Guinea
- Egypt vs. DR Congo
Monday, 29 January 2024
- Cape Verde vs. Mauritania
- Senegal vs. Ivory Coast
Tuesday, 30 January 2024
- Mali vs. Burkina Faso
- Morocco vs. South Africa
The AFCON 2023 knockout stage surely promises high-stakes drama. Moreover there might be some unexpected surprises again similar to the elimination of for example Ghana or Algeria in the group phase.
Unbeaten defending champions Senegal, the only team that progresses with maximum points, face hosts Ivory Coast while Nigeria clashes with Cameroon in a heavyweight bout. Who will continue the journey in the hope to add another title to their current count? Will it be five-time champions Cameroon or three-time winners Nigeria?
Group-topping Morocco meets South Africa while Equatorial Guinea seeks another upset against Guinea. Furthermore, Namibia faces a stern test against Angola in their first-ever knockout stage. Despite a quiet start, Egypt poses a threat to DR Congo in the hunt for the eighth title. Additional intriguing matchups include Mali vs Burkina Faso and Cape Verde vs Mauritania. Cape Verde showed an impressive in the tournament so far as was the first team to qualify to the AFCON knockout stage.
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Once the AFCON Round of 16 games are played we will know which 8 teams will move on to the AFCON 2023 Quarter-Finals.
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