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AFCON: 10 countries that have qualified for Round of 16 [Full list]

10 teams have now confirmed their spots in the Round of 16 following the conclusion of matches in Groups C and D on Tuesday night.

Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Senegal, Cape Verde, Egypt, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Angola, Guinea, and Mauritania have all earned their places in the knockout stage.

Cameroon staged a comeback to defeat Gambia 3-2, setting up a clash with Nigeria in the next round.

Angola secured a 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso, with both teams finishing as the top two in Group D.

Mauritania upset Algeria with a 1-0 victory to claim the third spot. Both Mauritania and Guinea from Group C will progress as two of the best third-placed teams.

The knockout stages are set to kick off on Saturday, January 27, promising intense football action as these teams vie for glory in the prestigious tournament.

 

 

 

 

Idoko Dennis

Idoko Dennis is a creative videographer/drone pilot and sport writer. He heads the sport desk and deputizes the head of Idoma TV

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