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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.

SportsRationĀ 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

    • 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.
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