The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the highly anticipated official match schedule for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, setting the stage for a football extravaganza that promises to captivate fans across the continent and beyond.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria, led by coach Jose Peseiro, find themselves placed in Group A, where they will contend with tournament hosts Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, and Equatorial Guinea.
This gathering of football giants is eagerly awaited as it marks the 34th edition of the most prestigious sporting event on the African continent.
The AFCON 2023 is scheduled to kick off on January 13, 2024, and the excitement will run high until February 11, 2024.
The tournament’s matches will be hosted in multiple cities across Côte d’Ivoire, including Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Bouake, San Pedro, and Korhogo.
The curtain raiser is set for Saturday, January 13, 2024, with the host nation, Côte d’Ivoire, taking on Guinea-Bissau at the awe-inspiring Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe in Abidjan.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles, on the other hand, will commence their campaign on Sunday, January 14, 2024, when they face off against Equatorial Guinea. Subsequently, they are slated to clash with Côte d’Ivoire on January 18 and Guinea-Bissau on January 22.
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Fans worldwide will eagerly anticipate these matchups as the Super Eagles aim to soar to glory in the quest for their fourth Africa Cup of Nations title.
The Super Eagles’ participation in this prestigious tournament is well-earned, having displayed an outstanding performance in the AFCON qualification stage, leading their group with an impressive 15 points.
As they prepare to descend on Côte d’Ivoire, they are poised to make a statement and continue their remarkable journey towards securing yet another AFCON championship.
Football enthusiasts worldwide can now mark their calendars for this eagerly awaited tournament that promises to deliver unforgettable moments on the pitch.
