Overview
- Nigeria and Algeria advanced with perfect group records, while Senegal topped Group D on goal difference after a 3-0 win over Benin.
- Marquee last-16 ties include Senegal vs Sudan, Algeria vs DR Congo, Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso and Nigeria vs Mozambique.
- Hosts Morocco will face Tanzania, Mali meet Tunisia, South Africa play Cameroon and Egypt take on Benin in the other matchups.
- Tanzania reached the knockout phase for the first time in 45 years after drawing 1-1 with Tunisia to qualify as a best third-placed team.
- Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly will miss the next match after a red card, and Uganda cycled through three goalkeepers in a 3-1 loss to Nigeria due to an injury and a sending-off.