Here is a list of countries that have qualified for the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023) which is being held in Ivory Coast.
The group stages of the AFCON 2023 have been exciting with unexpected results taking center stage at the competition. The round of 16 at AFCON 2023 will take on a new shape with some countries making their first time appearance in the knockout stage of the competition.
Which countries have qualified for the round of 16 of AFCON 2023?
- Cape Verde
- Senegal
- Equatorial Guinea
- Egypt
- Cameroon
- Guinea
- Angola
- Burkina Faso
- Mauritania
- Mali
- Namibia
- South Africa
- Morocco
- DR Congo
- Ivory Coast
- 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. will be eliminated.
Key details you should know ahead of AFCON 2023
Following the commencement of the biggest football tournament in Africa on Saturday, January 13, 2024, here are key details about fixtures, dates, prize money, and much more you should know ahead of AFCON 2023.
AFCON 2023 has solidified itself as the biggest tournament held on African soil in history with the football played so far matching the anticipation fans had before the commencement of the competition. It is safe to say this is the biggest edition in the tournament's history.
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This can be attributed to numerous reasons, but here are some details that football fans in Africa and different parts of the world should know before the first game is played.
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?
The 2023 edition of AFCON will be hosted by the Ivory Coast, also known as Cote d'Ivoire. This will be the second time Ivory Coast will host the tournament, and it has been revealed that the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 will be held in six stadiums in five different cities in the country.
These cities are Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Bouake, Korhogo, and San Pedro.
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?
In an official announcement, the Football Federation of Africa (CAF) revealed that the prize money of the AFCON tournament received a 40% increase and the winner of the competition will be receiving a huge sum of seven million dollars.
Meanwhile, the runners-up will receive 3.165 million pounds ($4 million), and each of the two semifinalists is slated to get 1.979 million pounds ($2.5 million). The four quarterfinalists will take home 1.029 million pounds ($1.3 million) each.
Where can I watch AFCON 2023?
It has been reported that AFCON 2023 can be watched through the pay-TV service StarTimes. Additionally, it is possible that the tournament, which is set to commence on Saturday, January 13, 2024, will be available for viewing on the national TV station NTA in Nigeria or on the official YouTube channel of CAF online.
This update comes after it was revealed that DSTV had allegedly lost the rights to show the biggest tournament in Africa.
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