Williams, Mokoena make it into CAF's team of the tournament for AFCON 2023
The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Technical Study Group (“TSG”) on Wednesday released the Best XI for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Ivory Coast 2023.
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Ivory Coast 2023, widely regarded as the best “Afcon” ever, concluded on Sunday in epic fashion with hosts, Ivory Coast completing one of the greatest comebacks by winning against Nigeria at Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan.
The CAF Technical Study Group has been following and analysing the tournament and its trends from day one.
Hosts Ivory Coast, the new African champions, have three names in the Best Xl: Ghislan Konan, Jean Michael Seri and Franck Kessie.
Kessie’s goal in the final helped the home side to secure the title.
Nigeria, who came oh-so-close, also have three names on the list: Ola Aina, William Troost-Ekong and Ademola Lookman.
South Africa, who entered the competition as underdogs but marched gallantly to a third-place finish have keeper, Ronwen Williams and Teboho Mokoena.
Williams made history when he saved four penalties in one match during the competition.
DR Congo, fourth-place, also had two names: Yoane Wissa and Chancel Mbemba.
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