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AFCON 2023: Exciting Matches Lead to Semi-Finals

AFCON - DR Congo - Football - Ivory Coast - Nigeria - South Africa

Recap of the thrilling quarterfinals and teams moving forward in the African Cup of Nations

The African Cup of Nations is heating up as Nigeria and DR Congo secure their spots in the semi-finals after intense matches. Nigeria managed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Angola, while DR Congo dominated with a 3-1 win against Guinea. The tournament's semi-final rounds have commenced, showcasing top teams vying for glory in Côte d'Ivoire. Excitement is palpable as the event progresses towards the final stages, promising more intense action and surprises.

In the latest updates, the Ivory Coast team displayed remarkable resilience, securing a dramatic 122nd-minute winner with a 10-man squad to advance to the semi-finals. South Africa also made waves by clinching a spot in the last four after a penalty shootout victory over Cape Verde. These unexpected twists and heroic performances highlight the unpredictability and captivating nature of AFCON, keeping fans on the edge of their seats throughout the tournament.

Interesting Facts: 1. Ademola Lookman's crucial goal led Nigeria to their record fifteenth AFCON semi-final, showcasing his prowess on the field. 2. South Africa's goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams, emerged as the penalty shootout hero, saving four penalties to propel his team to the semi-finals.

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Nigeria edge past Angola to reach TotalEnergies CAF AFCON semi ... (CAFOnline.com)

Nigeria are through to the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations after a hard-fought 1-0 win over giant-killers Angola in Abidjan on ...

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DR Congo power past Guinea to reach AFCON semi-finals (CAFOnline.com)

DR Congo are through to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals after a dominant 3-1 victory over Guinea in Friday's quarter-final.

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AFCON 2023: These teams have qualified for the semi-finals (Olympics)

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations has entered the semi-final rounds. Discover which teams still have a chance of glory in Côte d'Ivoire.

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LIVE: Nigeria vs Angola – CAF AFCON 2023 quarterfinal (Aljazeera.com)

Nigeria take on Angola in the first quarterfinal of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023. The match will be held at Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, ...

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LIVE: DR Congo vs Guinea – CAF AFCON 2023 (Aljazeera.com)

Follow our build-up, team news and full text commentary of the second quarterfinal at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Africa Cup of Nations 2024 - AFCON 2024: Super Eagles fly ... (FRANCE 24)

DR Congo too good for Guinea to book their place in the final four. Ademola Lookman scores again as Nigeria reach a record fifteenth AFCON semi-final.

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Nigeria, Angola gear towards AFCON quarter-finals kick off ... (Africanews English)

Nigeria and Angola kick off the AFCON quarter-finals on Friday (Feb. 02) at 5 PM GMT. The tie pits the highest ranked FIFA team still in the competition, ...

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Lookman sends Nigeria into semi-final as Afcon finally sticks to the ... (The Guardian)

Ademola Lookman scored the winner for Nigeria against Angola in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final in Abidjan.

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Watch football soccer game match AFCON 2023: Nigeria vs Angola (beIN SPORTS USA)

Nigeria secured a narrow victory over the Angola national team (1-0) in a Quarterfinal match of AFCON 2023.

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VIDEO | AFCON 2023 Highlights: DR Congo vs Guinea (beIN SPORTS USA)

In a historic match at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the Democratic Republic of Congo emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over Guinea.

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AFCON 2023: Nigeria edges past Angola, DR Congo triumphs over ... (Africanews English)

Nigeria secured a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals by defeating Angola with a solitary goal from Ademola Lookman.

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DR Congo 3-1 Guinea - Chancel Mbemba, Yoane Wissa and Arthur ... (Eurosport.com)

DR Congo came from behind to win 3-1 against Guinea, securing a place in the semi-finals of the African Cup of Nations.

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Nigeria defeat Angola to reach AFCON semi-final (TheCable)

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the semi-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.

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DR Congo storm Afcon semis from goal behind, Nigeria through (The East African)

DR Congo now take on either hosts Ivory Coast or Mali in the semi-final in Abidjan on Wednesday.

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5 takeaways from Nigeria's AFCON quarterfinal win vs. Angola - ESPN (ESPN)

Nigeria sashayed their way into the AFCON semifinals with a win over Angola that was far more convincing defensively than in the attack. Reason to worry?

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Angola's AFCON journey ends in quarter-final heartbreak for fans ... (Africanews English)

Angola's AFCON journey concluded in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 loss to Nigeria, leaving fans with mixed emotions. Despite the disappointment ...

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LIVE: Mali vs Ivory Coast – CAF AFCON 2023 quarterfinal (Aljazeera.com)

Follow all the build-up, live updates and goals as Mali face Ivory Coast in the quarterfinals of Africa Cup of Nations.

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AFCON: When, How to Watch Mali Vs Cote d'Ivoire Game Live (Morocco World News)

Mali and Cote d'Ivoire are set to witness an adventurous quarter final as tomorrow's game will determine who will pass to the AFCON semi-finals.

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LIVE: Cape Verde vs South Africa – CAF AFCON 2023 (Aljazeera.com)

Follow all the build-up, live updates and goals of the last quarterfinal from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

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AFCON: When and How to Watch Cape Verde Vs South Africa (Morocco World News)

South Africa secured a spot in the quarterfinals after defeating Morocco, which has been viewed as a favorite to win the AFCON trophy this year.

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Mali v Ivory Coast AFCON - Live coverage as Ivory Coast pull off ... (BT Sport)

Get the latest Football updates on TNT Sports. Catch Mali - Ivory Coast live on 03/02/2024. Find scores, stats and comments in real time.

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Live score: Cape Verde v South Africa (AFCON 2023) (Ahram Online)

Ahram Online is providing a live score coverage for Saturday's match between Cape Verde and South Africa in the 2023 African Cup of Nations quarterfinals.

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Ivory Coast net 122nd-minute winner to reach semis (BBC Sport)

Ivory Coast produce another amazing Africa Cup of Nations escape act as Oumar Diakite's 122nd-minute winner sends the 10-man hosts into the semi-finals.

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At AFCON, Ivory Coast sacks its coach, then stuns its way through ... (Yahoo Sports)

Ivory Coast scored two late goals to stun Mali in the AFCON quarterfinals — 12 days after it was all but out of the tournament.

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Mali vs Ivory Coast live updates Afcon 2023 - Simon Adingra ... (BBC News)

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Cape Verde 0-0p South Africa - Ronwen Williams saves four ... (Eurosport.com)

Ronwen Williams was the hero as South Africa edged out Cape Verde 2-1 in a tense penalty shootout to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.

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Watch AFCON 2023 Highlights: Mali vs Ivory Coast (beIN SPORTS USA)

It was total drama in the Quarterfinal game between Mali and Ivory Coast in AFCON 2023. Despite having a player less (nine in the end), The Lions secured ...

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Ivory Coast sink Mali at the death in AFCON quarters (FRANCE 24)

Reduced to 10 men by a red card at the end of the first half, the Ivorians fell behind in the second half to a Nene Dorgeles goal only for Simon Adingra to ...

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Last-gasp AFCON triumph for I. Coast, S. Africa also reach semis (FRANCE 24)

Oumar Diakite was the hero as hosts Ivory Coast staged another remarkable salvage operation on Saturday to reach the Africa cup of Nations semi=finals, ...

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South Africa reach Afcon semi-finals on penalties (BBC Sport)

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha made two exceptional saves in quick succession shortly after extra time began to deny Mihlali Mayambela and Teboho Mokoena. South ...

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Watch AFCON 2023 Highlights: Cape Verde vs South Africa (beIN SPORTS USA)

Cape Verde and South Africa faced off in the Quarterfinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. In a match that ended 0-0 in regular time, South Africa ...

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AFCON round-up: South Africa beat Capo Verde, to face Nigeria in ... (TheCable)

South Africa advanced to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following a 2-1 win over Cape Verde on penalties -- after a goal.

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AFCON 2024 - South Africa goalkeeper the penalties hero as it ... (Sportstar)

South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams saved four penalties in the post-match shootout against the Cape Verde Islands to carry his country into the last ...

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'Hunger is big' in South Africa squad to reach AFCON final, says Broos (FRANCE 24)

South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his team's Africa Cup of Nations campaign must already be considered a success after they reached the last four on ...

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UPDATED: Williams heroics take South Africa into Cup of Nations ... (Ahram Online)

South Africa beat Cape-Verde 2-1 on penalties, after a scoreless draw in regular time, to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals for the first time ...

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