The much-anticipated draw for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been unveiled, setting the stage for an exciting tournament. The draw took place at the state-of-the-art Parc des Expositions in Abidjan.
The Black Stars of Ghana are in group B with Egypt, Cape Verde and Mozambique.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles find themselves in Group A, where they will face off against the host nation, Ivory Coast.
The defending champions, Senegal, have been placed in Group C, sharing the stage with formidable teams such as Cameroon, Guinea, and The Gambia.
The tournament is scheduled for January 2024 and promises to be a thrilling showcase of football talent from across the continent.
Here’s a breakdown of the full draw:
Group A
- Ivory Coast
- Nigeria
- Equatorial Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
Group B
- Egypt
- Ghana
- Cape Verde
- Mozambique
Group C
- Senegal
- Cameroon
- Guinea
- Gambia
Group D
- Algeria
- Burkina Faso
- Mauritania
- Angola
Group E
- Tunisia
- Mali
- South Africa
- Namibia
Group F
- Morocco
- DR Congo
- Zambia
- Tanzania
With these exciting matchups, football fans worldwide can eagerly anticipate the fierce battles that lie ahead in the 2023 AFCON.
