AFCON 2023's best player, goalkeeper, team and coach revealed ahead of the round of 16

CAF in an official statement has announced the best player, goalkeeper, team and coach in the group stage of AFCON 2023 which is set to progress to the round of 16 of the competition on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

The best player, as well as goalkeeper, team and head coach in the group stage of the AFCON 2023 list, has sparked an intense debate on social media as many are of mixed opinions on the names that should be on the list.

Who is the best Young Player at AFCON 2023?

Senegal's very own Lamine Camara was crowned the best young player in the group stages of AFCON 2023, the talented player has been in the spotlight since Senegal's first game in the group stages of the tournament.

Lamine Camara netted 2 goals in three games for his side Senegal and when asked before the announcement why he has been able to deliver on such a big stage and in his debut competition, the young Senegalese revealed that he had been inspired by players like Sadio Mane and his other teammates who have helped him stand out on the pitch. Camara said, "I am pleased after scoring a brace in the match, and I must remain focused now on the rest of the matches. I am pleased to participate in such a tournament with the first team and to be in the company of senior players such as Sadio Mane and others. These players are the ones who helped me stand out today.”

Best Goalkeeper at AFCON so far

Jesús Owono has been crowned the Best Goalkeeper in the group stage of AFCON 2023 by CAF and the reason behind this has not been far-fetched. The 22-year-old has proven to be a solid rock in goal for his country side Equatorial Guinea who finished top of Group A in the tournament.

Jesús Owono has also been responsible for one of the numerous goals scored by his country at AFCON as he has also provided an assist on the pitch. Whilst describing why he has such an amazing reflex as well as a top distribution skill which is being sought after in the modern game of football, Owono revealed that he has had no prior training to harnes the skills he possesses today. He said, “I had never been classically trained and in a way that probably helped me. I had no time to think so I acted on instinct.”

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Who is the best coach at AFCON 2023?

With three wins in three games, the Teranga Lions of Senegal's head coach, Aliou Cisse, has been crowned the best coach in the group stages of AFCON 2023 by CAF.

Aliou Cisse who led his side to the AFCON 2021 victory has kicked off their 2023 title defence in a flamboyant style as they progressed to the round of 16 in the second game of the group stages. Senegal has continued to play one of the best footballs at the tournament and many can't rule out the fact that Cisse has been instrumental in the team reaching its full potential and unlocking such brilliance on the pitch.

Best Team at AFCON 2023

The revelation of the Best Team in the group stage at AFCON 2023 has been one that has raised eyebrows with the presence of four players from Morocco, three from senegal, two from Equatorial Guinea, one from Cape Verde and Angola. Questions as to the absence of other players who have been instrumental in their side's qualification have been the center of attention since the list surfaced.

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