The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) has progressed to the intense Round of 16 stage, and it’s been marked by unexpected outcomes and coaching overhauls. Traditionally strong teams such as Ghana, Algeria, and Tunisia have shockingly bowed out, prompting swift decisions to part ways with their respective coaches.

Ghana, despite narrowly making it through to the next round, joined Algeria and Ivory Coast in the wave of coaching changes fueled by public outrage over poor performances. The fervor among fans and football pundits has led to a significant reshuffle in coaching staff as these teams aim to rejuvenate their campaigns.

In the Round of 16, football enthusiasts can anticipate high-stakes clashes between top teams. Nigeria squares off against Cameroon, Angola meets Namibia, Senegal goes head-to-head with Ivory Coast, Morocco takes on South Africa, and Egypt faces DR Congo. According to ESPN’s Ed Dove, who shared his insights, the favored teams to triumph in the Round of 16 include Cameroon, Angola, Senegal, Morocco, and DR Congo.

As the AFCON drama continues to unfold, fans brace themselves for more thrilling encounters and potential upsets in this prestigious continental football tournament.