The delayed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is at present being contested by 24 of Africa’s best soccer nations in the Ivory Coast.
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The competing sides have been drawn into six teams of 4, with the prime two sides in every group, plus the 4 finest third-placed finishers, qualifying for the Round of 16.
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At the time of publishing, 10 international locations (out of 16) have already booked their locations in the knockout rounds – with extra to be confirmed after Tuesday, 23 January’s matches.
In Group A, Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria are by means of to the Last 16 having completed first and second, respectively, in the group.
In Group B, Cape Verde have impressed one and all with their two wins and a draw of their three matches.
The archipelago and island nation of West Africa in the central Atlantic Ocean beat Ghana (2-1) and Mozambique (3-0), and drew with Egypt (2-2).
They are joined in the Round of 16 by Egypt.
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Meanwhile, in Group C, Senegal and Guinea are additionally assured of spots in the subsequent spherical.
In Group D, Angola and Burkina Faso have additionally booked their spots in the Round of 16.
Bafana Bafana in AFCON 2023 motion on Wednesday night time
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In Group E, Mali are assured of a Last 16 place.
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Bafana Bafana will look to safe their Last 16 place once they tackle Tunisia on Wednesday, 24 January.
Kick-off in Korhogo is at 19:00 (SA time).
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Finally, in Group F, Morocco are additionally assured of a Round of 16 spot.
To date, Guinea-Bissau and Mozambique are the solely sides to have been eradicated from competition.
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