The African Cup Of Nation tournament is heating up as the strong teams are starting to emerge as the frontrunners.
The tournament is becoming more fascinating as eight teams have been narrowed down to four after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.
Nigeria, DR Congo, Ivory Coast, and South Africa have emerged as the semi-finalists.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured their spot with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Angola, while DR Congo came from behind to beat Guinea 3-1.
Ivory Coast also advanced with a stunning late victory over Mali, and South Africa will now face Nigeria in the last four after a courageous penalty shootout victory against Cape Verde.
1. Nigeria vs South Africa (Stade de la Paix, Bouake, 5 pm)
The Super Eagles of Nigeria and South Africa are set to face off in the 2023/24 Afcon semi-final at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake.
The match is scheduled for 5 pm on Wednesday, February 7, and it's sure to be a thrilling encounter between the two African powerhouses.
Both Nigeria and South Africa have a strong history in international football and are known for their talented players and passionate fanbases.
Nigeria v South Africa prediction
The match is anyone's game, and it will surely be an intense battle on the pitch as Nigeria and South Africa will battle hard to book the final.
However, it is anticipated that the Super Eagles of Nigeria will emerge victorious with a 1-0 win in the match.
2. Ivory Coast vs DR Congo (Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan, 8 pm)
The host country, Ivory Coast will take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Wednesday, February 7, at 8 pm.
Both teams will be looking to secure a victory in this crucial semi-final encounter.
Ivory Coast V DR Congo Prediction
The Ivorian team will be hoping to capitalize on their home advantage, while DR Congo will also be eager to make a remarkable mark.
It is predicted that the AFCON final will feature Nigeria and Ivory Coast, with the host nation expected to defeat DR Congo 2-0 and advance to the final.
Be that as it may, the four countries will battle hard while two will advance to the final.
There will also be a match to determine the third-placed position between the two losing teams in the semifinals.
TV channel: In the UK, the whole tournament will be televised live on Sky Sports, with some games also shown on the BBC.
Live stream: Subscribers can also watch matches live online via the Sky Go app, with the BBC games also broadcast live on the BBC Sport website and iPlayer.
Live blog: You can follow the tournament live every day via Standard Sport’s live blogs.
The tournament is becoming more fascinating as eight teams have been narrowed down to four after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.
Nigeria, DR Congo, Ivory Coast, and South Africa have emerged as the semi-finalists.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured their spot with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Angola, while DR Congo came from behind to beat Guinea 3-1.
Ivory Coast also advanced with a stunning late victory over Mali, and South Africa will now face Nigeria in the last four after a courageous penalty shootout victory against Cape Verde.
Semi-finals fixtures
1. Nigeria vs South Africa (Stade de la Paix, Bouake, 5 pm)
The Super Eagles of Nigeria and South Africa are set to face off in the 2023/24 Afcon semi-final at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake.
The match is scheduled for 5 pm on Wednesday, February 7, and it's sure to be a thrilling encounter between the two African powerhouses.
Both Nigeria and South Africa have a strong history in international football and are known for their talented players and passionate fanbases.
Nigeria v South Africa prediction
The match is anyone's game, and it will surely be an intense battle on the pitch as Nigeria and South Africa will battle hard to book the final.
However, it is anticipated that the Super Eagles of Nigeria will emerge victorious with a 1-0 win in the match.
2. Ivory Coast vs DR Congo (Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan, 8 pm)
The host country, Ivory Coast will take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Wednesday, February 7, at 8 pm.
Both teams will be looking to secure a victory in this crucial semi-final encounter.
Ivory Coast V DR Congo Prediction
The Ivorian team will be hoping to capitalize on their home advantage, while DR Congo will also be eager to make a remarkable mark.
It is predicted that the AFCON final will feature Nigeria and Ivory Coast, with the host nation expected to defeat DR Congo 2-0 and advance to the final.
Be that as it may, the four countries will battle hard while two will advance to the final.
There will also be a match to determine the third-placed position between the two losing teams in the semifinals.
Where to watch the Africa Cup of Nations Semi-finals
TV channel: In the UK, the whole tournament will be televised live on Sky Sports, with some games also shown on the BBC.
Live stream: Subscribers can also watch matches live online via the Sky Go app, with the BBC games also broadcast live on the BBC Sport website and iPlayer.
Live blog: You can follow the tournament live every day via Standard Sport’s live blogs.