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RABAT, Morocco (AP) \u2014 And then there were eight.<\/p>\n

The Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal lineup was finalized Tuesday<\/a> with Algeria and defending champion Ivory Coast booking the last places.<\/p>\n

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