After a week of pulsating action that witnessed breathtaking comebacks and unexpected upsets, the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 has now entered the highly anticipated Quarter-final phase. The football extravaganza, marked by its exceptional quality of play, surprising twists, and the vibrant presence of passionate fans, promises to deliver more excitement in the coming days.
South Africa secured the last spot in the Quarter-finals with a stunning victory over FIFA World Cup semi-finalists, Morocco, in a match filled with drama in San Pedro. The eight remaining nations are now set to battle it out for a place in the semi-finals.
The Quarter-finals are scheduled to take place between Friday, 02 February, and Saturday, 03 February, showcasing four thrilling encounters.
In the first fixture on Friday at 17h00 GMT, three-time champions Nigeria will lock horns with Angola. Nigeria, a powerhouse in African football, will be looking to assert their dominance, while Angola aims to cause an upset and advance further in the tournament. The evening match at 20h00 GMT will feature the Democratic Republic of Congo, in pursuit of their third TotalEnergies CAF AFCON title, facing a formidable Guinea side known for their resilience.
Saturday’s fixtures promise more excitement as hosts Cote d’Ivoire, riding high on confidence, face a strong challenge from Mali at 17h00 GMT. The home crowd will undoubtedly play a crucial role in inspiring the Ivorian team to progress in the competition. In the evening clash at 20h00 GMT, Cape Verde, one of the standout teams in the tournament, will take on South Africa, who clinched the final Quarter-final spot in dramatic fashion.
The stage is set, and football enthusiasts across the continent eagerly await the unfolding drama and brilliance that the Quarter-finals of TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Cote d’Ivoire 2023 are sure to deliver. As the competition intensifies, the footballing world braces itself for more unforgettable moments in this 34th edition of Africa’s premier football spectacle.
