Africa Cup of Nations Last-16 Tie-by-Tie Analysis
The Africa Cup of Nations last-16 stage features compelling matchups with notable teams and players.
Senegal face Sudan, who qualified despite an ongoing war, coached by Kwesi Appiah.
Mali meet Tunisia, coached by Tom Saintfiet and Sami Trabelsi respectively, with standout players such as Yves Bissouma and Lassine Sinayoko for Mali.
Host nation Morocco, led by Walid Regragui and featuring Brahim Diaz, Achraf Hakimi, and Ayoub El Kaabi, play Tanzania, who have reached the knockout stage for the first time in 45 years.
South Africa are up against Cameroon; South Africa coached by Hugo Broos, Cameroon replaced Marc Brys with David Pagou, with Bryan Mbeumo starring for Cameroon.
Egypt, managed by Hossam Hassan and boasting stars Salah, Marmoush, and Trézéguet, face Benin, led by Gernot Rohr and making their first knockout appearance.
Nigeria, featuring Osimhen, Lookman, and Chukwueze and coached by Éric Chelle, play Mozambique, who advanced as the best third-placed team after beating Gabon.
Algeria are in a tactical clash against DR Congo; coaches Vladimir Petkovic and Sébastien Desabre lead their sides, with Riyad Mahrez for Algeria and Fiston Mayele for DR Congo.
Finally, defending champions Ivory Coast meet Burkina Faso, who have not reached an AFCON final in 12 years. Ivory Coast's coach is Emerse Faé, while Burkina Faso, with players Edmund Tapsoba, Bertrand Traoré, Dango Ouattara, Pierre Landry Kaboré, are coached by Brama Traoré.
