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2023 AFCON standings and last-16 permutations ahead of last group stage matches
The last group stage games of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be decided this week. A very competitive championship means only two teams have already sealed their place in the last-16 with fourteen spots still up for grab.
Two teams will emerge from each groups plus the four best third-placed teams to make-up the round of 16 at the ongoing AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire.
SportsRation presents a review of the standings, last-16 permutations and predictions ahead of the last group games.
Group A
- Equatorial Guinea: 4 points
- Nigeria: 4 points
- Cote d’Ivoire: 3 points
- Guinea Bissau: 0 Points
Final Group Fixtures
- Equatorial Guinea vs. Ivory Coast
- Nigeria vs. Guinea Bissau
Analysis
- Three teams are likely to qualify. Expecting Cote d’Ivoire to join Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria.
Group B
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- Cape Verde: 6 points (QUALIFIED)
- Egypt: 2 points
- Ghana: 1 point
- Mozambique: 1 point
Final Group Fixtures
- Egypt vs. Cape Verde
- Ghana vs. Mozambique
Analysis
- Three teams can qualify, and it depends on results from their final fixtures. Either Ghana, Egypt, or Mozambique can join Cape Verde.
Group C
- Senegal: 6 points (QUALIFIED)
- Guinea: 4 points
- Cameroon: 1 point
- Gambia: 0 points
Final Group Fixtures
- Senegal vs. Guinea
- Cameroon vs. Gambia
Analysis
- Senegal have qualified for the knockout round with Guinea likely to advance in second place. Cameroon needs a 3+ goal win against Gambia to stay in contention.
Group D
- Angola: 4 points
- Burkina Faso: 4 points
- Algeria: 2 points
- Mauritania: 0 points
Final Group Fixtures
- Algeria vs. Mauritania
- Angola vs. Burkina Faso
Analysis
- Three teams are likely to qualify. Algeria can join Angola and Burkina Faso in the Round of 16.
Group E
- Mali: 4 points
- South Africa: 3 points
- Namibia: 3 points
- Tunisia: 1 point
Final Group Fixtures
- South Africa vs. Tunisia
- Mali vs. Namibia
Analysis
- Tricky group with potential drama on the final day. Mali is safe. Winner takes all between Tunisia and South Africa, while Namibia needs at least a draw against Mali.
Group F
- Morocco: 4 points
- DR Congo: 2 points
- Zambia: 2 points
- Tanzania: 1 point
Final Group Fixtures
- Morocco vs. Zambia
- DR Congo vs. Tanzania
Analysis
- Morocco is certain to qualify. DR Congo can still qualify as second with a draw, unless Zambia pulls an upset against Morocco.
Possible Last 16
- Senegal, Cape Verde, Mali, Guinea, Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Burkina Faso, Angola, Egypt, Cameroon, Algeria, Ghana or Mozambique, South Africa or Tunisia, DR Congo or Zambia.
