AFCON 2023: All exciting fixtures lined up as quarterfinalists battle for a semi-final berth in Cote d'Ivoire

The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023 Quarterfinals are about to begin after an exciting and dramatic week that saw hosts Cote d'Ivoire pull off one of the largest comebacks in the competition.

The dates of the Quarter-Finals are set for Friday, February 02, 2024, and Saturday, February 03, 2024, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm.

All eight of the teams that will compete in the Quarterfinals have been revealed with South Africa securing the final slot following their thrilling victory over FIFA World Cup semifinalists Morocco in San Pedro.

Thanks to the excellent football, surprising turns, and, of course, the fervent African football fans who turned out in force across the five host cities in Cote d'Ivoire, the 34th edition of Africa's largest football spectacle has been nothing short of extraordinary.

On Friday, February 02 , three-time champions Nigeria take on Angola in the opening quarterfinal match. Later that evening, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who are vying for a third TotalEnergies CAF AFCON crown, take on a tenacious Guinea.

Still brimming with confidence, the hosts Cote d'Ivoire will take on a powerful Mali team that has dominated the competition on Saturday, February 3.

By Olaleye Oluwaamilola