Despite Kenya being disqualified, you can still stay up to date with all of the other Africa Cup of Nations fixtures, news, and results right here. With qualifying underway, follow us as we find out which teams will make it to the Ivory Coast in 2024.
Africa Cup of Nations Fixtures 2024
For Kenyan Bettors intending to bet on the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations, below are the AFCON fixtures for each match of the Round of 16.
Angola vs Namibia
Heading into the AFCON Round of 16, Angola and Namibia present intriguing team dynamics based on their group stage performances. Angola, having progressed as Group D leaders with a notable 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso and a hard-fought win against Mauritania, showcased resilience and goal-scoring capabilities.
Conversely, Namibia, despite a historic win against Tunisia and a tough match against South Africa, demonstrated their capacity to surprise and the potential to challenge stronger teams. This upcoming match promises to be a captivating encounter, reflecting both teams’ journey through the AFCON tournament.
Nigeria vs Cameroon
Nigeria, after showcasing solid defensive skills in the group stage, prepares to face Cameroon’s formidable attack in the AFCON Round of 16. The Super Eagles, with a strong group stage performance, clash with Cameroon, who made a dramatic entry into the knockout stage with a thrilling victory over Gambia.
Equatorial Guinea vs Guinea
Equatorial Guinea, Group A winners, face Guinea in the round of 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The team’s stunning performance, highlighted by a 4-0 victory over Ivory Coast, showcased their offensive prowess. They now prepare to challenge Guinea, a team with defensive struggles but solid attacking records, promising an exciting and dynamic clash.
Egypt vs DR Congo
Egypt, with a strong track record of three wins in their four previous AFCON encounters against DR Congo, is poised to continue their success. Despite a lacklustre group stage performance, Egypt’s resilience has been notable, drawing all their group matches.
DR Congo, after a goalless draw with Tanzania, will seek to upset the historically dominant Egyptians in this high-stakes match.
Cape Verde vs Mauritania
Cape Verde’s journey to the knockout stage has been marked by strong performances, including a 3-0 victory over Mozambique and an impressive win against Ghana, showcasing their dominance in Group B.
On the other hand, Mauritania secured their spot in the group of 16 as one of the four best third-placed teams, achieving a historic 1-0 win over Algeria in their final group match – their first-ever win at the Africa Cup of Nations. This match presents a compelling clash between Cape Verde’s consistent strength and Mauritania’s breakthrough success.
Senegal vs Ivory Coast
In this eagerly awaited Round of 16 clash in AFCON 2024, defending champions Senegal, having shown formidable form with routine wins including a notable victory over Cameroon, face Ivory Coast, who progressed to the knockout stage despite a rocky group phase that included a heavy defeat to Equatorial Guinea.
Mali vs Burkina Faso
In this upcoming AFCON Round of 16 match, Mali and Burkina Faso are set to face off on January 30, 2024. Mali, demonstrating a solid performance in the group stages, topped their group with 5 points, showing a strong defensive strategy.
On the other hand, Burkina Faso, though they faced a loss in their group matches, still showcased their resilience and ability to compete at a high level. This match-up promises an exciting clash between two teams with commendable performances in the AFCON tournament so far.
Morocco vs South Africa
Morocco, led by Hakim Ziyech, entered the last 16 as Group F winners following a 1-0 victory over Zambia.
South Africa, on the other hand, finished second in Group E, behind Mali, and advanced to the knockout stage. Both teams have shown strong performances in the group stages, setting the stage for an exciting clash in the Round of 16.
For bettors who are interested in Africa Cup of Nations betting, the last round of qualifier matches took place in September 2022. Already, there are some interesting games that have caught the eye, such as Nigeria, the current leader in Group A, taking on second-placed Guinea-Bissau.
AFCON Fixtures and Results FAQs
Let’s answer some common questions.
The 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (also known as AFCON 2024 or CAN 2024) will take place in the Ivory Coast.
Local television broadcasters will bid for the rights to air the Africa Cup of Nations in Kenya.
Also, it’s worth checking out betting companies, such as Betway, that offer live-streaming services. It may also cover AFCON 2024.
Kenya was disqualified due to being suspended, so they are not competing in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations. However, the AFCON predictions include Kenya in the next year’s AFCON.
