CAN 2023: the Leopards in a favorable position for the draw
The Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo have made an impressive comeback in the latest FIFA rankings, rising five places globally and two places on the African continent. This progression had a positive impact for the team, as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed the pots for the draw for the group stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN).
Initially in pot 3, the Leopards managed to climb to pot 2 by taking South Africa’s place at the last moment. This change of pot will have important consequences when scheduling group stage matches.
Here is the composition of the pots for the CAN 2023 draw:
Pot 1:
– Ivory Coast
– Morocco
– Senegal
– Tunisia
– Algeria
– Egypt
Pot 2:
-Nigeria
– Cameroon
– Mali
– Burkina Faso
-Ghana
– DR Congo
Pot 3:
– South Africa
– Green cap
– Guinea
– Zambia
– Equatorial Guinea
– Mauritania
Pot 4:
– Guinea-Bissau
-Mozambique
– Namibia
– Angola
– Gambia
– Tanzania
This new position of the Leopards in pot 2 is a significant advantage for Sébastien Desabre’s team. It will allow them to avoid certain formidable opponents from the group stage and to aim for a more accessible qualification for the rest of the competition.
With their rise in the FIFA rankings and their place in pot 2, the Leopards of DR Congo can approach the CAN 2023 draw with confidence. They will have the opportunity to compete against quality teams while avoiding the tournament favorites. This favorable position in the draw increases the Leopards’ chances of achieving a remarkable run during this major continental competition.
CAN 2023 promises to be exciting and the DR Congo Leopards have every reason to be optimistic. They will have the opportunity to show their talent and fight to win the coveted title of African champion. Go to the draw to find out the Leopards’ future opponents and follow this competition which promises to be thrilling.