CAF has unveiled the official Team of the Tournament for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), featuring three Super Eagles players.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the prestigious AFCON Team of the Tournament, following what is acclaimed as the best AFCON in history. Hosts Ivory Coast emerged as champions with a remarkable 2-1 comeback victory over Nigeria in the final.
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Bafana Bafana, finishing third, had a memorable tournament, achieving their best result in 24 years. Ronwen Williams, the captain of Bafana Bafana, was named the Goalkeeper of the Tournament, while Nigerian captain William Troost-Ekong earned the title of Player of the Tournament. Equatorial Guinea’s Emilio Nsue secured the Golden Boot with five goals.
The official Tournament Team includes Ronwen Williams and Teboho Mokoena, representing Bafana Bafana. Ola Aina, Troost-Ekong, and Ademola Lookman are the three Super Eagles players in the lineup. Ivory Coast contributes three players: Franck Kessie, Jean Michael Seri, and Ghislan Konan.
Completing the official Best XI are DRC players Chancel Mbemba and Yoane Wissa, along with Golden Boot winner Emilio Nsue.