The quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations have concluded, reducing the initial eight teams to an intense final four. Nigeria secured a coveted spot in the AFCON semi-finals after a hard-fought victory against Angola. Simultaneously, DR Congo came from behind to defeat Guinea 3-1, and Ivory Coast advanced with a stunning late triumph over Mali.
South Africa’s remarkable win over favorites Morocco paved the way for a quarter-final clash with Cape Verde. Bafana Bafana secured their spot in the last four through a nerve-wracking penalty shootout, setting the stage for a compelling face-off with Nigeria.
Teams are now strategically navigating their paths to the final in Abidjan, creating an unusually open AFCON with several formidable teams eliminated.
Semi-Final Fixtures on Wednesday, February 7:
- Nigeria vs South Africa (Stade de la Paix, Bouake, 5 pm)
- Ivory Coast vs DR Congo (Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan, 8 pm)
Third-Place Fixture on Saturday, February 10:
Loser of Semi-Final 1 vs Loser of Semi-Final 2 (Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, 8 pm)
AFCON Final Fixture on Sunday, February 11:
Winner of Semi-Final 1 vs Winner of Semi-Final 2 (Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan, 8 pm)
