AFCON 2023’s Round of 16 Overlaps with Bundesliga’s 19th Matchday Action
AFCON 2023's Round of 16 Overlaps with Bundesliga's 19th Matchday Action
In what has been described as a highly anticipated clash in the Bundesliga, Borussia Monchengladbach is poised to face off against the league leaders, Bayern Leverkusen, on the 27th of January, 2024.
The match will be broadcast on World Football channels 254/245 at 8:30 PM.
Bayern Leverkusen, under the management of the experienced Xabi Alonso, currently holds a comfortable position at the top of the league table with a commanding 7-point lead.
However, questions have been raised about their readiness to tackle this challenge due to their recent form, marked by three losses and a draw in the last five games.
Monchengladbach, on the other hand, aims to disrupt Leverkusen’s march to the 23/24 Bundesliga title and now the football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate witnessing whether Monchengladbach can halt or at least slow down Leverkusen’s impressive run.
Moving on to the European battle between RB Leipzig and Stuttgart, a gripping encounter awaits football fans.
RB Leipzig will take on Stuttgart on the same day, 27th of January, 2024, with the match scheduled to kick off at 5:30 PM on World Football channels 245/254.
Leipzig, currently occupying the 4th position, faces Stuttgart, separated by just one point. Both teams are grappling with a dip in form, with Leipzig losing two consecutive matches and Stuttgart experiencing three losses in their last five outings.
This clash holds significant importance as it will determine which team secures a comfortable spot in the European positions and which must navigate through fierce competition from the likes of Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt.
Shifting focus to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023, where drama unfolds as the tournament enters the Round of 16.
Football enthusiasts are in for more thrills starting from the 27th of January.
Cape Verde, the surprise package of the tournament, continues to impress, while Ivory Coast, the hosts, and find themselves in a precarious position with a weak 3rd place in their group.
Algeria’s unexpected exit raises eyebrows, and Ghana, after a disappointing performance, witnesses their coach, Isaac Houghton, relieved of his duties.
Egypt faces challenges with a key injury to Salah, and the likes of Trezeguet and Hegazy will be crucial for their progression. Teams already in the Round of 16 include Cape Verde, Nigeria, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Angola, Burkina Faso, and Senegal.
