The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) round of 16 draws has been revealed in order to determine the various national teams that will battle against each other in this phase of the competition after the group stages were completed on Thursday....CONTINUE READING
While it is true that the group stages took some time to get going, the 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations has been a highly entertaining one.
Ghana’s and Algeria’s stunning early exits are undoubtedly the most prominent examples of the drama that has so far defined the tournament, but famous outcomes for the Comoros, Gambia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone have been wonderful to witness.
Group stages are often far more conservative, but the knock-out round, of course, provides much more in terms of danger.
With that having been said, let’s take a look at what the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) round of 16 draws look like.
Gabon vs Burkina Faso
Nigeria vs Tunisia
In Group D, Augustine Eguavoen’s men dominated. Winning all three of their group games to take first place in Group D.
Since the start of their AFCON campaign, the three-time African champions have scored six goals and surrendered one.
Tunisia qualified for the knockout round as the group’s best loser, behind Gambia and Mali.
With numerous players missing from COVID-19, including important playmaker Wahbi Khazri, the Tunisians will be looking forward to the encounter with the Super Eagles.
Both sides last clashed in the AFCON in Egypt, when the Super Eagles won the bronze medal.
Senegal vs Cape Verde
Mali vs Equatorial Guinea
Guinea vs Gambia
Cameroon vs Comoros
Ivory Coast vs Egypt
Morocco vs Malawi
Here are the 8 national teams I feel will qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations Quarterfinals stages.
Nigeria vs Tunisia: Nigeria to qualify
Gabon vs Burkina Faso: Gabon to qualify
Senegal vs Cape Verde: Senegal to qualify
Mali vs Equatorial Guinea: Mali to qualify
Guinea vs Gambia: Gambia to qualify
Cameroon vs Comoros: Cameroon to qualify
Ivory Coast vs Egypt: Ivory Coast to qualify
Morocco vs Malawi: Morocco to qualify
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