SEE FULL LIST OF AFCON quarter-finals’ fixtures with date, time, venue.
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations has witnessed the qualification of eight teams for the quarter-finals as of Tuesday.
Angola secured their place after a resounding victory over Namibia, setting the stage for a clash with Nigeria’s Super Eagles, who emerged victorious against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions.
Côte d’Ivoire caused a tournament upset by defeating defending champions Senegal in a Round 16 match, securing their spot in the quarter-finals through a penalty shootout in their favor.
Cape Verde advanced to the quarter-finals for the second time in their history with a late Ryan Mendes penalty sealing a win. Cape Verde’s coach, Bubista, expressed delight, emphasizing their focus on facing African powerhouses.
Guinea made history with a dramatic last-minute goal against 10-man Equatorial Guinea, securing their first-ever Cup of Nations knockout victory.
In a surprising turn of events, DR Congo eliminated the Pharaohs of Egypt in a penalty shootout, while South Africa’s Bafana Bafana shocked 10-man Morocco to reach the quarter-finals.
The Quarter-Finals Fixtures are as follows.
- 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