AFCON 2023: Group Stage Best XI
After wrapping up the Group Stage of the current Africa Cup of Nations with tons of goals, emotions, drama, and, most importantly, football, the official CAF (Confederation of African Football) lineup for the Group Stage was unveiled.
Morocco, being the top dog and winning all their matches, dominates the dream team with four players – the nation with the most representatives. Following closely is Senegal with three players, Equatorial Guinea with two, and Angola and DR Congo each contributing one player.
The dream team features the top scorer of the tournament with five goals, striker Emilio Nsue, and lines up as follows:
Goalkeeper:
- Jesús Owono - Equatorial Guinea - Deportivo Alaves
Defenders:
- Achraf Hakimi - Morocco - PSG
- Kalidou Koulibaly - Senegal - Al-Hilal
- Nayef Aguerd - Morocco - West Ham United
- Arthur Masuaku - DR Congo - Besiktas
Midfielders:
- Azzedine Ounahi - Morocco - Olympique de Marseille
- Sofyan Amrabat - Morocco - Manchester United
- Lamine Camara - Senegal - FC Metz
Forwards:
- Gelson Dala - Angola - Al-Wakrah
- Emilio Nsue - Equatorial Guinea - CF Inter City
- Ismailia Sarr - Senegal - Olympique de Marseille
The AFCON 2023 action continues with the best coverage on beIN Sports, now heading into the knockout stage. Who will be the next king of Africa?
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Achraf Hakimi Mouh
Morocco