The draw for the group stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)was held in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, and Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been placed in Group A alongside the hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau.
The tournament is set to take place from January 13 to February 11, 2024, with 20 teams competing.
Here are the groups for the 2023 AFCON:
Group A:
- Ivory Coast (hosts)
- Nigeria
- Equatorial Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
Group B:
- Egypt
- Ghana
- Cape Verde
- Mozambique
Group C:
- Senegal (holders)
- Cameroon
- Guinea
- Gambia
Group D:
- Algeria
- Burkina Faso
- Mauritania
- Angola
Group E:
- Tunisia
- Mali
- South Africa
- Namibia
Group F:
- Morocco
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Zambia
- Tanzania
The top two teams from each group, as well as the four best-ranked third-placed teams, will advance to the knockout stage of the tournament.
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The 2023 AFCON promises to be an exciting competition as African nations compete for the coveted title.
