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Niger, Ghana, and Sudan Secure Places in the AFCON 2023
The Road to Côte d'Ivoire
The Africa Cup of Nations is one of the most prestigious football tournaments in the world, and the 2023 edition is set to be held in Côte d'Ivoire. Several teams have already secured their places in the tournament, including Niger, Ghana, and Sudan.
Niger's Journey to AFCON 2023
Niger's qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations is a testament to the team's hard work and dedication. The team finished second in their qualifying group behind Algeria, and they will be making their third appearance at the tournament. Niger's best performance at the Africa Cup of Nations was in 2012 when they reached the quarterfinals.
Ghana's Return to AFCON
Ghana is one of the most successful teams in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations, having won the tournament four times. The team missed out on the 2021 edition of the tournament, but they have bounced back to qualify for the 2023 edition. Ghana will be looking to add to their trophy haul in Côte d'Ivoire.
Sudan's First AFCON Appearance in a Decade
Sudan is making their first appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations since 2012. The team finished second in their qualifying group behind Morocco, and they will be looking to make a statement in Côte d'Ivoire. Sudan's best performance at the Africa Cup of Nations was in 1970 when they finished runners-up.
Otto Addo's Impact on Ghana
Ghana's qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations is a testament to the impact of coach Otto Addo. Addo took over the team in February 2022, and he has quickly turned things around. Under Addo's leadership, Ghana has lost just one game in their last eight matches. Addo will be looking to continue his success with Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Road to the Final
The Africa Cup of Nations is set to be a highly competitive tournament, and there are several teams that could challenge for the title. Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, and Egypt are among the favorites, but Niger, Ghana, and Sudan will be looking to cause an upset. The tournament will be played from June 23 to July 23, 2023.