With the host country, Ivory Coast, scheduled to play Guinea-Bissau in the opening Group A match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, all eyes will be on the tournament. With Egypt keen to exact revenge for their 2022 final setback, Senegal enters as the bookies’ favourite to retain their title. Here are our top 10 AFCON players you can’t miss.
Mohamed Salah (Egypt)
‘The Egyptian King,’ Mohamed Salah, hopes to further his remarkable career by winning the AFCON championship. The 31-year-old Liverpool player has scored 27 goals in as many games this season for Jurgen Klopp’s team, demonstrating his peak form. Egypt is primarily dependent on Salah, and they should be serious contenders if he can carry over his club brilliance to the international arena.
Ousmane Diomande (Ivory Coast)
Top European teams like Liverpool and Chelsea are interested in Sporting CP’s 20-year-old centre-back Ousmane Diomande. He’s a highly sought-after talent due to his strong defensive and offensive skills. The Ivory Coast may benefit greatly from Diomande’s contribution, since he provides attacking plays and defensive stability.
Sadio Mane (Senegal)
Salah’s old teammate Sadio Mane encountered difficulties after joining Bayern Munich in 2022. Mane’s need for atonement has been heightened by his quick exit from Germany and his injury-related absence from the World Cup. Mane has found his form again at Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, where he has eight goals and four assists. Senegal is hoping that Mane’s comeback will help them keep their AFCON championship.
Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)
Even though Harry Kane makes most of the headlines in the Bundesliga, Serhou Guirassy’s outstanding time at Stuttgart has not gone unnoticed. Guirassy has drawn the attention of Premier League heavyweights like Manchester United and Newcastle with 17 goals in 14 appearances. Guinea has a difficult group to overcome, but Guirassy’s skill could help them make tournament history.
Mohammed Kudus (Ghana)
Mohammed Kudus, a Ghanaian, has been essential to West Ham’s Premier League triumph. Kudus and Jarrod Bowen’s connection has improved West Ham’s attacking capabilities, earning manager David Moyes’ praise for being “exceptional”. Ghana hopes to go far in the AFCON with Kudus helping their front line.
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Yankuba Minteh (Gambia)
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