AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast to Meet Senegal in a Mouth-Watering Last-16

Morocco did host nation Ivory Coast a colossal favor by beating Zambia to send the elephants into the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) last 16 by the back door. Ivory Coast will meet Senegal in a mouth-watering last-16 tie on Monday.

Also, Namibia booked a first appearance in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations by holding a Mali side that topped Group E by virtue of the point.
For that, the Elephants owe a debt of gratitude to Walid Regragui’s side for handing them a reprieve at the eleventh hour, ensuring another dramatic twist to end an enthralling, unpredictable set of group games.

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Two games of his ban have been suspended for a year but the 48-year-old will also have to watch the last-16 meeting with Bafana Bafana from the stands unless a Moroccan appeal succeeds.

Namibia will take on Group D winners, Angola in the first knockout round, while Mali will face Burkina Faso.

Also, South Africa reached the last 16 with a goalless draw against Tunisia, which eliminated the 2004 champions. A point was enough for Bafana Bafana to clinch second place in Group E.

Meanwhile, Dr. Congo also reached the knockout stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after a goalless draw with Tanzania in Korea.

The leopards will now meet Egypt, with Morocco facing South Africa.