France, July 17 -- The 2024 women's Africa Cup of Nations enters the last eight knockout stages on Friday as nine-time champions Nigeria face Zambia in Casablanca and hosts Morocco entertain Mali at the Stade Olympique in Rabat.

On Saturday in Berkane, Algeria play Ghana and defending champions South Africa take on Senegal in Oujda.

"It's the knockout stages and a matter of trying to stay composed," South Africa defender Lebohang Ramalepe told Cafonline after the 4-0 win over Mali in the final game in Group C on 12 July.

Ramalepe was deemed player of the match after marshalling the defence and setting up two of the goals at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda.

"We have to play our normal game against Senegal," added the 33-year-old. "And we ...