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AFCON team of the tournament 2024
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the official 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) team of the tournament.
Nigeria and Cote DIvoire had the joint-most players in the XI as both teams progressed to the final game of the competition.
South Africa captain and Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams won the award for Goalkeeper of the Tournament, and Nigerian captain William Troost-Ekong was named Player of the Tournament.
Emilio Nsue of Equatorial Guinea won the Golden Boot as he finished with the most goals in the tournament.
CAF named South Africas Williams and Teboho Mokoena as part of the official Tournament Team.
Ola Aina, Troost-Ekong, and Ademola Lookman were Nigerias three representatives in the team with big names like Osimhen and Alex Iwobi missing out.
Ivory Coast also had three with Franck Kessie, Jean Michael Seri who beat out Nigerias Frank Onyeka, and Ghislan Konan.
DRC players Chancel Mbemba and Yoane Wissa, as well as Golden Boot winner Emilio Nsue complete the official team of the tournament. (The Nation)
