Former Cameroonian worldwide Joel Epalle has named four countries he believes will progress from the Spherical of 16 stage of the continuing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) event in Morocco to the quarter-final stage.
Epalle insisted that countries like Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt, and Cameroon will advance to the event’s final eight.
Talking to CAF TV, the 47-year-old additionally said that Cameroon’s AFCON Spherical of 16 tie with South Africa will likely be among the finest matches within the knockout section.
“There is likely to be just a few surprises, however given the matchups, logic will in all probability prevail, with Morocco, Egypt, Ivory Coast, and Nigeria advancing to the quarter-final,” Epalle stated.
“The South Africa versus Cameroon match deserves consideration. South Africa coach Hugo Broos is aware of the Indomitable Lions effectively, having received the 2017 AFCON with them.
“Tactically, this may very well be among the finest matches of the AFCON Spherical of 16.”
