Title: Excitement is growing as the CAN-2024 draw approaches: who will succeed Senegal?
Introduction :
The Abidjan exhibition center is preparing to host the draw for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations this Thursday evening. The event arouses great excitement among African football fans, while the continent’s flagship selections are preparing to do battle to succeed Senegal, winner of the previous edition. In this article, we present to you the potentially favorite teams to win the prestigious trophy and give an overview of the tempting posters that await us during this competition.
Title contenders:
Although nothing is decided yet, certain teams are already positioning themselves as serious contenders for final victory. Senegal, title holder, will allow its Lions of Téranga to defend their crown fiercely. Their strong run in the qualifiers, finishing top of their group with four wins and two draws, makes them a formidable team.
Egypt, seven times winner of the CAN, does not intend to let this happen. With renowned players like Mohamed Salah, they pose a serious threat to their opponents. For their part, the Moroccan Atlas Lions, semi-finalists of the last World Cup, intend to shine on Ivorian soil and put an end to their title drought since 1976.
Teams to watch:
In addition to the usual favorites, several teams could surprise during this CAN-2024. Algeria and Tunisia, former winners of the competition, are among the contenders for the title. Three-time CAN winners Nigeria also have a talented team, led by players such as Victor Osimhen and Moses Simon.
Cameroon, five-time winner of the competition, will have to fight to qualify but intends to strike hard during the final phase. Ghana, who had to fight until the end of qualifying, and DR Congo, with their two CANs in their record, are also formidable opponents.
The notable returns:
This CAN-2024 also marks the return of South Africa and Zambia, two teams from southern Africa. Absent from the previous edition, South Africa finished at the top of their qualifying group, while Zambia achieved a feat by winning against Ivory Coast in the qualifiers.
Finally, Angola and Mozambique make their surprise return after more than ten years of absence from the competition. These teams will want to prove that they have their place among the elite of African football and could create a surprise during this competition.
Conclusion :
CAN-2024 draw in Abidjan marks start of excitement for African football fans. Favorites such as Senegal, Egypt and Morocco are ready to battle it out to try to win the prestigious trophy. However, teams like Algeria, Nigeria, Cameroon and others are also ready to fight and create a surprise. The competition promises to be thrilling and full of twists and turns. See you next January for the start of hostilities!