The following is a list of nations that have advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023) round of 16, which is taking place in Ivory Coast.
The AFCON 2023 group rounds have been thrilling, with surprising outcomes taking center stage in the competition. With several nations participating in the game for the first time, the round of 16 at AFCON 2023 will be different.
Which countries have qualified for the round of 16 of AFCON 2023?
- Cape Verde
- Senegal
- Equatorial Guinea
- Egypt
- Cameroon
- Nigeria
How does the best loser at AFCON work?
At AFCON 2023, only 24 teams compete, and the top two teams from each group will not be the only ones who reach the last 16. In addition to the 12 teams that come from the group winners and runners-up, four more teams that finished third will also qualify. Since there are six groups, it means that two of the teams that finish third will be eliminated.
Ivory Coast experiences violence following its loss to Equatorial Guinea
Key details you should know ahead of AFCON 2023
Following the start of Africa’s largest football competition on Saturday, January 13, 2024, here are some essential facts regarding the schedule, dates, prize money, and much more that you should be aware of in advance of AFCON 2023.
The football played thus far has lived up to the supporters’ expectations before the competition began, making AFCON 2023 the largest tournament ever staged on African territory. It’s safe to assume that this is the biggest competition edition ever.
There are many reasons for this, but before the first game is played, football fans in Africa and other regions of the world should be aware of the following information:.
When is AFCON 2023 starting?
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 commenced on Saturday, January 13, 2024, and will come to an end on February 11, 2024.
Who is hosting the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023?
Ivory Coast National team
The Ivory Coast, usually referred to as Cote d’Ivoire, will serve as the host nation for the 2023 AFCON. The Africa Cup of Nations 2023 will take place in six stadiums spread over five different cities in Ivory Coast, marking the country’s second hosting of the competition.
Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Bouake, Korhogo, and San Pedro are these cities.
Countries that will play at AFCON 2023
Here are the countries that qualified for AFCON 2023, as well as the groups they will be in:
- Group A: Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau
- Group B: Egypt, Ghana, Cape Verde, and Mozambique
- Group C: Senegal, Cameroon, Guinea, and The Gambia
- Group D: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Angola
- Group E: Tunisia, Mali, South Africa, and Namibia
- Group F: Morocco, DR Congo, Zambia, and Tanzania
How much will the winner of AFCON 2023 get?
The Football Federation of Africa (CAF) announced in a formal statement that the AFCON tournament’s prize money has increased by 40%, with the victor taking home a whopping seven million dollars.
In the meantime, the two semifinalists will split 1.979 million pounds ($2.5 million) each, and the runners-up will take home 3.165 million pounds ($4 million). The four quarterfinalists will each receive a check for $1.3 million, or 1.029 million pounds.
Where can I watch AFCON 2023?
There have been rumors that StarTimes, a pay-TV provider, offers access to AFCON 2023. Furthermore, it’s likely that the competition, which is scheduled to start on Saturday, January 13, 2024, would be televised on Nigeria’s main TV station, NTA, or on the official CAF YouTube page.
This update follows the news that DSTV has purportedly lost the rights to broadcast Africa’s largest championship.