Following that fierce match between the Nigerian and Ghanaian teams, the remaining teams from both countries carried on with their competition as it got closer to the quarterfinals, where only eight teams out of the sixteen teams competing for their respective nations would be chosen. The fight was intense because the losing teams from various nations knew their journey had come to an end, but the remaining teams did not want to finish here.
There was a buzz of excitement in the grand arena following a week of competition as fans awaited the announcement of the eight teams that advanced to the quarterfinals. The sword and magic tournament had been a whirlwind of excitement and spectacle, and now it was time to reveal which teams would continue their quest for glory.