By Busari Kabirat
News gathered that no fewer that five countries which include Nigeria, Senegal, Cape Verde, Equatorial Guinea and Egypt has been qualified for the Round of 16 at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Ivory Coast.
Nigeria, Egypt and Equatorial Guinea, were the latest countries to book their spots in the last-16. This follows the conclusion of Monday’s Group A and Group B final matches.
Equatorial Guinea won the host nation Ivory Coast, in a game match of 4-0, while Nigeria won Guinea-Bissau in a game 1-0.
Egypt won Cape Verde 2-2, while Ghana won Mozambique 2-2.
Egypt finished in second position in Group B ahead of Ghana in third place.
Senegal and Cape Verde had since booked their places in the knockout stage after winning their first two matches but Senegal still have a game to play.