AFCON Shocker: Defending Champions Ivory Coast Sneak Into Quarterfinals
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The final round of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) last-16 matches ended dramatically on Tuesday. Defending champions Côte d’Ivoire, also known as Ivory Coast, secured their place in the next round.
They will be joined by Algeria. These two nations claimed the last available spots in the tournament's quarterfinal stage.
The results complete the lineup of eight teams still competing for Africa's top football prize. The quarterfinal matches will begin later this week.