We've had some upsets already in the Africa Cup of Nations 2021 but as we look ahead to the quarter finals, there are big guns starting to eye the title.

The group stage saw the shock exits of both Algeria, reigning champions, and Ghana. The latter meant we witnessed the equally surprising progression of lowly Comoros, who put up a battle against host nation Cameroon (a game overshadowed by tragedy outside the stadium) in the round of 16. Across seven other ties there was a fair share of flair, along with a hefty dose of care not to be undone in the final minutes, Tunisia managing to hold out against Nigeria sending the popular Super Eagles home early.

And where does it all leave us? It's the quarter finals, of course!

AFCON 2021: the road to the quarter finals

So, who made it through? Here are the results from the round of 16:

Burkino Faso 1 - 1 Gabon (Burkino Faso win 7-6 on penalties AET)

Nigeria 0- 1 Tunisia

Guinea 0 - 1 Gambia

Cameroon 2 - 1 Comoros

Senegal 2 - 0 Cape Verde

Morocco 2 - 1 Malawi

Ivory Coast 0 - 0 Egypt (Egypt win 5-4 on penalties AET)

Mali 0 - 0 Equatorial Guinea (Equatorial Guinea win 6-5 on penalties AET)

AFCON 2021: quarter finals and beyond

The quarter-finals get going with kicks off with Gambia playing hosts country Cameroon on Saturday 29 January and that is followed by Burkina Faso against Tunisia.

Quarter-finals: (all times ET)

Sat 29 January: Gambia vs Cameroon 11 a.m.

Sat 29 January: Burkina Faso vs Tunisia 2 p.m.

Sun 30 January: Egypt vs Morocco 11 a.m.

Sun 30 January: Senegal vs Equatorial Guinea 2 p.m.

The AFCON 2021 semi-finals will take place at 2 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday 2 February and Thursday 3 February with the final on Sunday 6 February. As you'll now be used to, we'll be bringing you all the news and live action until the conclusion of this prestigious tournament.