There are some juicy fixtures to look forward in AFCON 2023 round of 16 games. The host Cote d'Ivoire qualified as one of the best third-placed teams on the last day of the group games, thanks to Morocco helping them defeat Zambia 1 - 0. But the host faces another baptism of fire, against defending champion Senegal in an anticipated match in Yamoussoukro on Monday.
Lions of Teranga has been very rootless, winning all their group games with three goals margin; scoring 8 goals and conceding only 3, something so scary to go against them. But I believe Cote d'Ivoire have learned their lesson in a hard way and will prepare even better this time.
On the other game, Super Eagles of Nigeria will go against perennial rivals lions of Cameroon in the round of 16. This game promise to be a show of strength and wit; and the Indomitable lions are ready to push the flamboyant and star studded Nigerian side to the bricks. One quick lesson everyone has learned in this AFCON 2023 is, there are no more push overs in the game.
Here’s the complete lineup for the AFCON Round of 16 matches:
Angola vs Namibia
Saturday 27th January, 2024
6pm Nigeria Time,
Nigeria vs Cameroon
Saturday 27th January, 2024
9pm Nigerian Time,
Equatorial Guinea vs Guinea
Sunday 28th January, 2024
6pm Nigeria Time,
Egypt vs DR Congo
Sunday 28th January, 2024
9pm Nigerian Time,
Cape Verde vs Mauritania
Monday 29th January, 2024
6pm Nigerian Time,
Senegal vs Ivory Coast
Monday 29th January, 2024
9pm Nigerian Time,
Mali vs Burkina Faso
Tuesday 30th January, 2024
6pm Nigerian Time,
Morocco vs South Africa
Tuesday 30th January, 2024
9pm Nigerian Time,
Fans are eagerly anticipating these matches, promising a showcase of some of the best talents in African football.