Game TheoryThe group stage is done and the stakes are higher. Samantha Johnson looks at AFCON’s last 16 with the hosts under pressure, heavyweights in form and underdogs with nothing to lose. The knockout stages start now.Published On 2 Jan 2026
AFCON 2025: The last 16
Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 50% complete January 2, 2026 at 08:56 AM
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