The group stage finally delivered its verdict, Thursday, January 20, and the posters for the round of 16 are now known.
On the menu, a clash between Ivory Coast and Egypt.
The Elephants have in fact just eliminated Algeria, defending champion, by delivering an impressive match, while Egypt seem to lack inspiration since the start of the tournament.
The impressive Nigeria will face Tunisia in a match that also promises to be a highlight.
Cameroon, host country, inherited a lenient draw.
He will fight against the Comoros, who are playing their first CAN final phase, and are the surprise guests of the final phase.
• Round of 16
Sunday January 23
Burkina Faso - Gabon, in Limbe (5 p.m.)
Nigeria - Tunisia, in Garoua (20 h)
Monday January 24
Guinea - Gambia Tunisia, in Bafoussam (5 p.m.)
Cameroon - Comoros, in Yaoundé (20 h)
Tuesday, January 25
Senegal - Cape Verde (5 p.m.)
Morocco - Malawi, in Yaoundé (20 h)
Wednesday January 26
Mali - Equatorial Guinea, in Limbé (5 p.m.)
Ivory Coast - Egypt, in Douala (20 h)
Nations eliminated: Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Sudan, Guinea-Bissau, Algeria, Sierra Leone, Mauritania.
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