At least, nine nations have actually gotten approved for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, round of 16.

Egypt became the most recent country to reserve its place in the 2021 AFCON last-16 on Wednesday.

The Pharaohs beat Sudan 1-0, thanks to Mohamed Abdelmonem’s first-half goal.

Egypt finished in the 2nd position in Group D with 6 points, while Nigeria ended up on top of the group with 9 points after beating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 on Wednesday night.

The other eight nations that have actually considering that booked their place in the AFCON round of 16 are Cameroon, Morocco, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Guinea, Morocco and Gabon.

Cameroon was the very first nation to get approved for the AFCON round of 16 after wins over Burkina Faso and Ethiopia.

Morocco was the 2nd nation to receive the last-16 after two victories over Ghana and Comoros.