With the conclusion of the group stage at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire, five teams have already secured their spots in the Round of 16. Group A and Group B have completed their three rounds of games, setting the stage for the knockout stages.
As of now, the top two teams from each of the six groups automatically advance to the Round of 16, along with the four best third-placed teams. Here’s a breakdown of the teams that have qualified, those eliminated, and those in contention for the best third-placed positions:
ELIMINATED:
- Guinea-Bissau
- Mozambique
BEST THIRD-PLACE CANDIDATES: These teams are in contention for the best third-placed positions, although their qualification depends on results from other groups:
- Ghana
- Ivory Coast
- Guinea
- Angola
- Burkina Faso
- Mali
- Morocco
ALREADY QUALIFIED: The following teams have secured their places in the Round of 16:
- Cape Verde
- Senegal
- Equatorial Guinea
- Nigeria
- Egypt
The tournament continues, and with more matches to be played, there are still opportunities for teams to secure their places in the knockout stages.
