CAF Announces its AFCON 2023 Team of the Tournament: Victor Osimhen misses out in CAF’s team of the tournament, The 34th edition of the African Cup of Nations concluded with Ivory Coast emerging as champions of the tournament.
They achieved victory by defeating Nigeria 2-1 in the final match, demonstrating their prowess on the football field. This victory will be remembered as an important achievement in the history of African football.
The competition has left a lasting impression on football enthusiasts around the world, with its exciting matches, remarkable displays of skill and passionate performances by the teams.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), the governing body of football in Africa, has recognized the outstanding contributions of players at AFCON 2023. They have announced the top 11 players of the tournament, with the aim of honoring and celebrating these individuals for their exceptional performances and their important role in leading their respective nations to success during the competition.
CAF Announces its AFCON 2023 Team of the Tournament
The major omission from the list is Super Eagles forward player, Victor Osimhen, who was recently named the best player on the continent. The Napoli striker scored only one goal which came against Equatorial Guinea and also added two assists to his name in the games against Cameroon and South Africa.
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🇬🇶 X1Ladies and gentlemen, please give it up to your #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 Team of the Tournament. 🌟 pic.twitter.com/jfFtjcQzpk
— CAF (@CAF_Online) February 14, 2024
Goalkeeper:
Ronwem Williams ( South Africa)
Defenders:
Ola Aina ( Nigeria )
William Troost-Ekong ( Nigeria)
Chancel Mbemba ( DR Congo)
Ghislain Konan ( Cote d’Ivoire)
Midfielders:
Teboho Mokoena ( South Africa)
Jean Michael Seri ( Cote d’Ivoire)
Franck Kessi ( Cote d’Ivoire)
Forwards:
Yoane Wissa ( DR Congo)
Emilio Nsue ( Equatorial Guinea)
Ademola Lookman ( Nigeria )
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