Mali vs. Ivory Coast (Saturday, 5.00pm)
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Mali take on Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast at Stade de la Paix on Saturday, keen to progress from the quarter-finals.
The Eagles saw off Burkina Faso in the round of 16, while the home side got the better of the holders Senegal in Yamoussoukro in the first knockout round.
We say: Mali 1-2 Ivory Coast
One record is expected to fall on Saturday, and we are backing the Nations Cup host nation to secure passage into the last four in front of their fans.
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Cape Verde vs. South Africa (Saturday, 8.00pm)
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Cape Verde and South Africa seek momentous wins when they face off in their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final at Stade Charles Konan Banny de Yamoussoukro on Saturday.
The Blue Sharks have never advanced beyond this stage, while their opponents seek a place in the semi-finals for the first time since 2000.
We say: Cape Verde 2-1 South Africa
South Africa have interestingly never defeated Cape Verde in three previous meetings, and Bubista's troops could extend that unbeaten run to four with a victory over Bafana Bafana.
