If you are looking for information on which teams have qualified for AFCON semifinals, we have you covered in this article.
The 2024 Africa Cup of Nations is shaping up to be the most riveting and competitive AFCON to date, with unforgettable moments that will be etched in football history.
Powerhouses on the continent, including Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal, and Egypt, have surprisingly bowed out of the tournament, while Ghana faced a humiliating exit in the group stage.
With many of the favourites out, which teams have qualified for AFCON semifinals this time?
Emilio Nsue's remarkable story stands out—a 34-year-old goal-scorer from Equatorial Guinea leading his team to the Round of 16 with a hat-trick against hosts Ivory Coast.
Namibia, Mauritania, Cape Verde and Angola have also left a lasting impact on fans throughout the competition.
With the quarter-finals done and dusted, we look closer at which teams have qualified for AFCON semifinals.
Which teams have qualified for AFCON semifinals? – Nigeria
A narrow 1-0 victory over resilient Angola ensured the three-time African champions a spot in the semi-finals as they pursue their fourth title.
Although Nigeria had a slow start with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea, they have evolved into a more assured and improved side since then.
Their defensive prowess is evident, conceding only one goal thus far, boasting the best defensive record among the semi-finalists.
Road to the semi-finals
Group Stage
- Nigeria 1-1 Equatorial Guinea
- Ivory Coast 0-1 Nigeria
- Guinea-Bissau 0-1 Nigeria
Round of 16
- Nigeria 1-0 Cameroon
Quarter-final
Next game – semi-finals
Which teams have qualified for AFCON semifinals? – DR Congo
The Leopards emerged from a challenging group and navigated through the Round of 16 with resilience.
Drawing all their group games, they managed to score only two goals, making their journey to the semis quite intriguing.
Under the guidance of Sebastien Desabre, the team, led by the exceptional Chancel Mbemba in defence and Cedric Bakambu upfront, has proven to be a formidable force.
Road to the semi-finals
Group stage
- DR Congo 1-1 Zambia
- Morocco 1-1 DR Congo
- Tanzania 0-0 DR Congo
Round of 16
- Egypt 1-1 DR Congo (7-8 on penalties)
Quarter-finals
- DR Congo 3-1 Guinea
Next game – semi-finals
- DR Congo vs. Ivory Coast
Which teams have qualified for AFCON semifinals? – Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast have truly experienced a roller coaster of a tournament, with the Elephants evoking a myriad of emotions on their journey to the semi-finals.
Things took a gloomy turn when they suffered a 4-0 defeat to Equatorial Guinea in their last group game. Their fate hung in the balance, relying on Morocco to do them a favour to secure a spot in the Round of 16.
In response to the challenging situation, they made a significant change, parting ways with Jean Louis-Gasset and appointing former international Emerse Fae.
Fae's managerial prowess shone through as he successfully guided the Elephants to the semi-finals, a journey that included eliminating the reigning champions, Senegal, in the Round of 16.
They have done really well to get to this stage when it looked all dead and gone after they got plastered by the Nzalang National.
Road to the semi-finals
Group Stage
Ivory Coast 2-0 Guinea-Bissau
Ivory Coast 0-1 Nigeria
Equatorial Guinea 4-0 Ivory Coast
Round of 16
Senegal 1-1 Ivory Coast (4-5 on penalties after extra time)
Quarter-final
Mali 1-2 Ivory Coast
Next game: Semi-finals
- DR Congo vs Ivory Coast
Which teams have qualified for AFCON semifinals? – South Africa
Bafana Bafana came into the tournament insisting that this was their year to finally get their hands on the AFCON title since they last won it in 1996 on home soil.
Hugo Broos has a fantastic squad in the Ivory Coast and they have shown that they can do it with some tantalizing football and beautiful goals.
They didn't start well losing 2-0 to Mali in their first game but have continued to grow and impress as the tournament progressed.
A semi-final berth is definitely something that will interest Broos with the title within touching distance.
Road to the semi-final
Group stage
- Mali 2-0 South Africa
- South Africa 4-0 Namibia
- South Africa 0-0 Tunisia
Round of 16
- Morocco 0-2 South Africa
Quarter-final
- Cape Verde 0-0 South Africa (1-2 on penalties)
