Jordan sensationally beat South Korea and made it to the final of the continental championship. Iran lost to Qatar in a dramatic match, although in the debut they allowed Serdar Azmoun to open the scoring with an overhead kick.

Sebastien Allaire's goal allowed Côte d'Ivoire to knock DR Congo out of contention at the home African Cup of Nations. South Africa, although saved in the meeting with Nigeria thanks to a controversial penalty in the 90th minute, converted by Teboho Mokoena, lost in the penalty shootout.