Who is going to Ivory Coast, and who is not? This post gives you the full AFCON 2023 squad lists for all teams released.
The 34th Africa Cup of Nations, originally slated for 2023, has been rescheduled to 2024 in Ivory Coast due to the rainy season in West Africa.
See also:
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- AFCON 2023 Table – Groups & Knockout Stages
- 2023 AFCON: 5 Young Players to Watch
- Top 10 Players to Watch in AFCON Côte d'Ivoire 2023
The tournament is scheduled to kick off on 13 January.
AFCON 2021
Senegal, the reigning champions who secured victory in the 2022 edition held in Cameroon, are poised to defend their title. In a thrilling final against Egypt that ended in a 0-0 draw, Senegal emerged victorious with a 4-2 win in a penalty shoot-out, showcasing the Teranga Lions' skill and determination.
The teams prepare for the upcoming tournament, and the deadline for announcing 27-man squads is set for 3 January.
Several squads have already been unveiled, and anticipation is building for the AFCON 2023 competition in Ivory Coast.
Final squads unveiled for TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023
With only seven days left until the kick-off of Africa's premier football event, the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially released the definitive squad lists for the 24 qualified teams.
The tournament is set to commence with the opening match scheduled to take place in Abidjan on January 13, 2023.
By the new regulations, each Participating Member Association (PMA) is allowed to submit a final squad comprising up to 27 players.
However, only 23 players from this roster will be eligible for selection in each match throughout the tournament.
It's important to note that any player listed in the final squad can only be replaced in the event of a serious injury, and this replacement must occur no less than 24 hours before the team's first match.
This regulation aims to ensure that teams have the flexibility to manage unforeseen challenges while maintaining the integrity of the competition.
Below are the full TotalEnergies CAF AFCON squads;
Here is Angola's 23-man squad for AFCON 2023;
Position | Player | Club |
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Goalkeepers | Antonio Dominique | Etoile Carouge, Switzerland |
Goalkeepers | Kadu | Oliveira Hospital, Portugal |
Goalkeepers | Neblu | Premeiro Agosto, Angola |
Defenders | Eddie Afonso | Petro Atletico, Angola |
Defenders | To Carneiro | Petro Atletico, Angola |
Defenders | Kinito | Petro Atletico, Angola |
Defenders | Loide Augusto | Alanyaspor, Turkey |
Defenders | Jonathan Buatu | Valenciennes, France |
Defenders | Nurio Fortuna | Gent, Belgium |
Defenders | Kialonda Gaspar | Estrela Amadora, Portugal |
Midfielders | Beni | Casa Pia, Portugal |
Midfielders | Estrela | Erzurumspor, Turkey |
Midfielders | Fredy | Eyupspor, Turkey |
Midfielders | Keliano Manuel | Estrela Amadora, Portugal |
Midfielders | Bruno Paz | Konyaspor, Turkey |
Midfielders | Show | Maccabi Haifa, Israel |
Forwards | Jeremie Bela | Clermont, France |
Forwards | Gelson Dala | Al Wakrah, Qatar |
Forwards | Zito Luvumbo | Cagliari, Italy |
Forwards | Mabululu | Al Ittihad, Egypt |
Forwards | Felicio Milson | Maccabi Tel Aviv, Israel |
Forwards | Zine | AEK Athens, Greece |
Forwards | M'bala Nzola | Fiorentina, Italy |