CAF has unveiled a star-studded assembly of African football legends who will serve as ambassadors for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023, adding prestige and visibility to the flagship continental tournament.
The selection of CAF Legends is based on factors such as popularity, participation in major competitions, and social influence.
Among the illustrious lineup is Nigerian midfield maestro Augustine ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha, a legendary figure in African football.
Okocha, who played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s victory in the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations, will represent his nation and contribute to social activations around the tournament. His inclusion adds a significant touch of nostalgia and experience to the event.
Okocha is joined by other iconic figures, each representing their respective nations. The Ivorian duo of Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou, both with rich histories in continental football, will proudly represent the host nation.
Senegal will find comfort in the presence of former captain Mamadou Niang, while Egypt’s four-time AFCON winner Ahmed Hassan adds to the stellar cast.
Other legends include Christopher Katongo from Zambia, Stephen Appiah from Ghana, and Siphiwe Tshabalala, the first player to score in Africa’s inaugural FIFA World Cup in 2010, representing South Africa.
This star-studded lineup of CAF Legends not only elevates the tournament’s profile but also connects fans with the rich history and heritage of African football.
TotalEnergies CAF Legends
Karim Ziani (Algeria)
Fabrice Alcebiades Maieco “Akwa” (Angola)
Moumouni Dagano (Burkina Faso)
Heldon Ramos (Cape Verde)
Joel Epalle (Cameroon)
Didier Drogba (Cote d’Ivoire)
Salomon Kalou (Cote d’Ivoire)
Shabani Nonda (DR Congo)
Ahmed Hassan (Egypt)
Rodolfo Bodipo (Equatorial Guinea)
Pa Modou Jagne (Gambia)
Stephen Appiah (Ghana)
Pascal Feindouno (Guinea)
Bocundji Ca (Guinea-Bissau)
Adama Tamboura (Mali)
Souleimane Brahim (Mauritania)
Manuel Jose Luis Bucuane “Tico Tico” (Mozambique)
Nourredddine Naybet (Morocco)
Ronald Ketjijere (Namibia)
Augustine “Jay-Jay” Okocha (Nigeria)
Siphiwe Tshabalala (South Africa)
Mrisho Ngassa (Tanzania)
Karim Haggui (Tunisia)
Christopher Katongo (Zambia)
