The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations competition has entered the semi-final stage with four teams set for what analysts believe will be a fierce battle for slots in the final.
On Saturday, hosts Cote d’Ivoire came from a goal down to throw out Mali and emerge as third semi final qualifier.
On the same day, South Africa eliminated the stubborn Cape Verde 5-3 on penalties.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria became the first country to book a spot in the semi finals with a composed 1-0 victory over the hard fighting Angolans, while DR Congo came from behind to beat Guinea 3-1.
Nigeria, who are now the highest ranked team in the tournament, will lock horns with perennial foe, Bafana Bafana of South Africa, on Wednesday at the Stade de la Paix, Bouake by 6pm Nigerian time.
It will host Cote d’Ivoire against DR Congo at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan in the second semi-final fixture by 9pm Nigerian time.
Fixtures
Nigeria vs South Africa: Stade de la Paix, Bouake, 6pm.
Cote d’Ivoire vs DR Congo: Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan, 9pm.
Third place play-off, February 10
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Loser semi-final 1 vs Loser semi-final 2: Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, 9pm.
Final, February 11
Winner semi-final 1 vs Winner semi-final 2: Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan, 9pm.
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