As the dust settles on the thrilling Round of 16 clashes in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, seven teams have secured their spots in the quarter-finals, with Morocco and South Africa set to determine the final entrant. Notable surprises include hosts Côte d’Ivoire overcoming defending champions Senegal in a penalty shootout, and Guinea securing a dramatic last-minute victory over 10-man Equatorial Guinea.
Cape Verde, buoyed by a late penalty, advances for the second time in their history. The quarter-finals promise more excitement, featuring matchups like Nigeria vs Angola and DR Congo vs Guinea.
In an unexpected upset, Egypt bows out to DR Congo in a penalty shootout. The stage is set for intense battles, and football fans are eagerly anticipating the unfolding drama in this prestigious tournament.
Full Quarter-Finals Fixtures:
- Nigeria vs Angola
- Date: Friday, February 2, 2024
- Venue: Felix Houphouet-Boigny
- Time: 6:00 pm
- DR Congo vs Guinea
- Date: Friday, February 2, 2024
- Venue: Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara
- Time: 9:00 pm
- Mali vs Cote d’Ivoire
- Date: Saturday, February 3, 2024
- Venue: Stade de Bouaké
- Time: 6:00 pm
- Cape Verde vs Morocco/South Africa
- Date: Saturday, February 3, 2024
- Venue: Stade Charles Konan Banny de Yamoussoukro
- Time: 9:00 pm.
