There have been many thrilling moments throughout the Africa Cup of Nations group stage, including several goals, surprising outcomes, and exceptional performances. As we approach the knockout rounds, let's take a look at some of the highlights from the group stage.
Bet on AFCON with 1xBetTeams Qualified For The Knockout Stage And Their Performances At The Group Stage
African Cup of Nations Group A
Equatorial Guinea (DWW)
The Equatorial Guinean team has been one of the tournament's most surprising, as they did not suffer a single loss in any of their three matches, winning twice and drawing once.
Nigeria (DWW)
The three-time champion Nigeria is the second runner-up at the African Cup of Nations with seven points. It made its 15th consecutive knockout stage appearance at the tournament. The Super Eagles played a 1-1 draw in their opening match and won their two matches at the group stage.
GROUP A
| TEAM | pl | W | D | L | Pts | GF | GA | GD |
| Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| Nigeria | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Ivory Coast | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -3 |
| Guinea-Bissau | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | -5 |
African Cup of Nations Group B
Cape Verde: (WWD)
Cape Verde made a light in the tunnel of Group B after they were considered underdogs. The Blue Shark is the leader of Group B with seven points after winning twice and playing a draw.
Egypt (DDD)
Egypt scrapes through to the knockout stage with poor form, and they will continue their knockout stage without their talisman, Mohammed Salah, who suffered an injury against Ghana. The Egyptian team will participate in the knockout stage of the AFCON tournament for the fourth consecutive time without winning in all of their group stage matches, playing a 2-2 draw in their three games.
GROUP B
| TEAM | pl | W | D | L | Pts | GF | GA | GD |
| Cape Verde | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Egypt | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Ghana | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| Mozambique | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 |
African Cup of Nations Group C
Senegal (WWW)
The reigning champion, Senegal, started and ended their Africa of Nations group stage with a 100% winning record as they guaranteed their spot in the knockout stage. The Lions of Teranga started their AFCON tournament with crushing wins in all their AFCON group-stage matches.
Cameroon (DLW)
Cameroon's performance was poor, as the indomitable Lions drew one, lost one, and won their last match to guarantee their passage to the tournament's knockout stage.
GROUP C
| TEAM | pl | W | D | L | Pts | GF | GA | GD |
| Senegal | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| Cameroon | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| Guinea | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Gambia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 |
African Cup of Nations Group D
Angola (DWW)
Angola started their outing at the African Cup of Nations with surprising form, winning two and playing a draw as they became the leader for Group D.
Burkina Faso (WDL)
Burkina Faso started their campaign in good form, winning their first match, but played a draw in their second match and lost their final match. However, they qualified because Algeria lost to Mauritania in their last match.
GROUP D
| TEAM | pl | W | D | L | Pts | GF | GA | GD |
| Angola | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Burkina Faso | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Mauritania | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Algeria | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 |
African Cup of Nations Group E
Mali (WDD)
Mali, the group E leader, started their opening African Cup of Nations match with a win but played a draw in their two consecutive matches.
South Africa (LWD)
South Africa is the second runner-up in Group E after losing their first match, winning their second match, and playing a draw in their final match.
GROUP E
| TEAM | pl | W | D | L | Pts | GF | GA | GD |
| Mali | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Namibia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | -3 |
| Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -1 |
African Cup of Nations Group F
Morocco (WDW)
Morocco displayed excellent form, leading Group F after winning two matches and playing a draw.
D.R. Congo (DDD)
D.R. Congo is a lucky runner-up in Group F, having played a draw in all the AFCON 2024 matches.
GROUP F
| TEAM | pl | W | D | L | Pts | GF | GA | GD |
| Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| DR Congo | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Zambia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 |
Why Are The Best Four In Third Place Playing In The Knockout Stage?
In 2019, the African Cup of Nations expanded the number of participants to 24 teams, which means 16 teams will advance to the knockout stage. However, the top two teams in the six standings have automatic qualification, while four of the best third-placed teams join them at the knockout stage.
Guinea, Namibia, Mauritania, and Ivory Coast will join the knockout stage as they are in the top four in third place in the 2024 African Cup of Nations.
Top Three Highest Goal Scorers at the AFCON Tournament
- Emilio Nsue 5
- Baghdad Bounedjah 3
- Mostafa Mohamed 3
Where Can I Watch The AFCON Knockout Match And Fixture Dates?
You can watch the AFCON for free on channels like CAF TV on YouTube, Supersport, BBC, CANAL+, the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), StarTimes, Viaplay, G TV, New World TV, Ziggo Sport, and other streaming channels.
You can also watch the action of the AFCON knockout stage live for free on your phone when you register as a bettor on any of these bookmakers:
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The first knockout match will see Nigeria play against Cameroon on January 27, 2024, with odds in favor of the Super Eagles.
- Angola Vs. Namibia on January 27, 2024, with odds in favor of Angola on Betway;
- Equatorial Guinea vs. Guinea on January 28, 2024, with odds in favor of Guinea on Bet365;
- Egypt Vs. D.R. Congo on January 28, 2024, with odds in favor of Egypt on Bet365;
- Cape Verde Vs. Mauritania on January 29, 2024, with odds in favor of Cape Verde on 1xBet;
- Senegal Vs. Ivory Coast on January 29, 2024, with odds in favor of Senegal on 1xbet;
- Mali Vs. Burkina Faso on January 30, 2024, with odds in favor of Mali on 1xBet;
- Morocco Vs. South Africa on January 30, 2024, with odds in favor of Morocco on 1xbet.
Favorite Teams To Advance To The Quarterfinals:
- Nigeria to qualify at 1.57 odds on 1xbet;
- Equatorial Guinea to qualify at 2.1 odds on Bet365;
- Cape Verde to qualify at 1.55 odds on 1xbet;
- Angola to qualify at 1.59 odds Betway;
- Mali to qualify at 1.55 odds on 1xbet;
- Egypt to qualify at 1.95 odds on 1xbet;
- Senegal to qualify at 1.70 odds on 1xbet;
- Morocco to qualify at 1.60 odds on 1xbet.