The wait is over! CAF has released its prestigious AFCON 2023 Team of the Tournament, honoring the top performers who set the tournament ablaze. This hand-picked squad is a testament to the incredible skill and athleticism that African football has to offer.
Meet the AFCON 2023 All-Stars
Let’s take a closer look at the superstars who made the cut:
- Goalkeeper: Ronwen Williams (South Africa) – A wall between the posts.
- Defenders:
- Ola Aina (Nigeria) – Dominant on the wings with pace and pinpoint crosses.
- William Troost-Ekong (Nigeria) – Leadership at the heart of defense.
- Chancel Mbemba (DR Congo) – Rock-solid and composed under pressure.
- Ghislain Konan (Cote d’Ivoire) – Speed and skill down the left flank.
- Midfielders:
- Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) – Engine room maestro, dictating the tempo.
- Jean Michael Seri (Cote d’Ivoire) – Elegance and vision in midfield.
- Franck Kessi (Cote d’Ivoire) – A powerhouse with box-to-box energy.
- Forwards:
- Yoane Wissa (DR Congo) – Clinical finishing and dangerous runs.
- Emilio Nsue (Equatorial Guinea) – Experience and a poacher’s instinct.
- Ademola Lookman (Nigeria) – Explosive dribbling and an eye for goal.
- Coach: Emerse Fae (Cote d’Ivoire) – Masterminded the winning formula.
Spotlight on the Stars
Nigeria and champions Cote d’Ivoire lead the way in this Best XI, showcasing their strength in depth. Players like Mbemba, Seri, and Kessi were pillars for their teams, consistently driving their nations forward.
