Joyskim Dawa Tchakonte of Cameroon heads toward goal during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Photo: Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
Africa Cup of Nations: Last 16 predictions and standings after round one
Here’s what the race for a last 16 place at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations looked like after the first round of group games.
Joyskim Dawa Tchakonte of Cameroon heads toward goal during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Photo: Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
It’s early days yet at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, but the fight for a place in the last 16 is already getting tasty.
After less than a week, we’ve already whizzed through the first round of group games. We go around again, but the nature of this competition means every game and every point matters.
The tournament has already seen a few surprises, most notably Uganda’s win over DR Congo – a win they had to wait over four decades for.
So, what might the last 16 look like?
Here’s how the knockout matches are shaping up after the first round of group games.
Last 16 fixture predictions after round one
Read an explanation on how the last 16 places at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations are decided here.
Egypt vs Senegal
Ivory Coast vs TBC
Nigeria vs TBC
Winner Group F vs Angola
Mali vs Morocco
Algeria vs TBC
Guinea vs Ghana
Uganda vs 3rd TBC
Four teams who will progress based on the “best four” third place teams after the first round of group games: Benin, Madagascar, Tunisia and Zimbabwe.
Fixtures, teams and results for all groups
