Namibia secured a spot in the knockout phase of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time following a goalless draw against Mali in their final group match on Wednesday. The result placed Namibia among the top four third-placed finishers, concluding their Group E campaign with a total of four points.
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No goals scored as each team gets a point ✅ #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 | #NAMMLI pic.twitter.com/98YdmUtvfp
— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 24, 2024
Mali clinched the group’s top spot with five points, while South Africa secured the second position, also accumulating four points but securing a higher rank than Namibia due to their 4-0 victory over them on Sunday.
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Tunisia’s hopes were dashed as they were eliminated after a 0-0 draw with South Africa in the other Group E match. Looking ahead, Mali, as group winners, are set to face Burkina Faso in a last-16 clash scheduled for next Tuesday in Korhogo. Meanwhile, Namibia is gearing up for a Saturday encounter against their neighbors, Angola.
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Group-stage is over for group E and this is how teams stand 👊#TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/Vq1itLfjL3
— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 24, 2024
This significant advancement marks a pivotal moment for Namibia in the Africa Cup of Nations, and fans are eagerly anticipating the team’s performance in the upcoming knockout stages.
The journey continues for Namibia as they prepare to face Angola, creating a buzz of excitement among football enthusiasts.