In a surprising revelation, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has disclosed its official Best XI players from the group stages of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), and notably, no player from Nigeria’s Super Eagles has been included.
AFCON 2023: No Super Eagles Player in CAF’s Group Stage Best XI
As reported by cafonline, the distinguished selection comprises exceptional talents who have demonstrated remarkable skills and significantly contributed to their respective teams’ performances in the tournament. The absence of any player from the three-time AFCON champions, Nigeria, is particularly unexpected.
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Equatorial Guinea’s goalkeeper, Jesus Owono, secured his place with a series of impressive saves crucial to his team’s campaign. The defensive lineup includes Achraf Hakimi (Morocco), Kalidou Koulibaly (Senegal), Nayef Aguerd (Morocco), and Arthur Masuaku (DR Congo).
In midfield, Sofyan Amrabat’s outstanding performances for Morocco earned him a well-deserved spot alongside Azeddine Ounahi and Lamine Camara. The attacking trio of Gelson Dala, Emilio Nsue, and Ismaïla Sarr showcased their scintillating skills and goal-scoring abilities.
As the tournament advances into the knockout stages, excitement builds. While the nations represented in this prestigious lineup revel in their success, others, like Nigeria, will be eager to rectify and demonstrate their prowess on Africa’s grandest footballing stage.