The 2024 Africa Cup of Nations is already generating a lot of excitement among football fans in Africa and around the world. The draw, which took place recently in Abidjan, revealed a list of serious candidates for the coveted title.
Among the favorite teams to succeed Senegal, winner of the previous edition, we find competition regulars like Egypt and Morocco. Seven-time African champions Egypt are still formidable with world-class players such as Mohamed Salah. For their part, Morocco showed their potential by reaching the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup. The Atlas Lions are determined to win a major title for their country.
But this competition is also an opportunity for other teams to shine. Algeria, Tunisia and Ivory Coast, former winners of the competition, are among the serious contenders for the coronation. Three-time African champions Nigeria also have a talented squad that could play a major role in the competition. Cameroon, five-time African champion, and Ghana, another great African football nation, should not be neglected either.
But CAN-2024 also has surprises in store for us with the return of certain teams after a long absence. Angola and Mozambique, absent from the competition for more than ten years, are back and hoping to create a surprise. These underrated teams could take advantage of the opportunity to get noticed and beat the odds.
This edition of the African Cup of Nations therefore promises to be exciting and full of twists and turns. Football fans can’t wait to see which country will succeed Senegal as African champions. Bets are off and all eyes will be on Ivory Coast in February 2024.