CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023: Predicting the Semifinals!

SF 1: Nigeria vs South Africa (7th Feb - 10:30 pm IST)

The three-time AFCON winners, Nigeria will certainly go into this game as the favourites. South Africa did beat the likes of Cape Verde and Morocco to make their way to the semifinal and they will certainly take Nigeria to their limit tonight

Nigeria have conceded just 1 goal in five games and their defence could be the difference-maker against South Africa as well.

H2H Stats Since 2013:

Played - 7 games

Nigeria - 2 wins

South Africa - 1 win

Draws - 4 games

Prediction: Nigeria 2-0 South Africa

SF 2: Ivory Coast vs DR Congo (8th Feb - 1:30 am IST)

Hosts Ivory Coast made it past the group stage by the skin of their teeth, but now they are just 2 wins away from being crowned champions of Africa once again. DR Congo have had 4 draws and 1 win in the tournament so far. Having knocked out the likes of Egypt (on penalties) and Guinea, Congo will certainly be confident against Ivory Coast.

H2H Stats Since 2014:

Played - 6 games

Ivory Coast - 3 wins

DR Congo - 1 win

Draws - 2 games

Prediction: Ivory Coast 2-1 DR Congo