News: The CAN 2024 draw reveals balanced groups, except for the “group of death”
The draw for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) took place recently, revealing the groups that will provide exciting showdowns during the competition. While most groups are considered balanced, one group in particular has been called the “group of death” due to the presence of several formidable teams.
Group C, nicknamed “group of death”, includes Senegal, Cameroon, Guinea and Gambia. These four teams all reached the round of 16 during the last edition of the CAN. The draw drew mixed reactions from cast members and supporters, with some expressing concern over the group’s difficulty.
Defending champions Senegal have been placed in this group alongside old foes Cameroon, as well as Guinea and Gambia. The president of the Senegalese Football Federation, Me Augustin Senghor, stressed that the draw does not guarantee success and recalled that Algeria, exited in the first round during the last edition, is an example. He also stressed the importance of starting the competition well to show that Senegal is still a formidable team.
Ivory Coast, host country of CAN 2024, had a slightly more lenient draw with the presence of Nigeria, as well as Equatorial Guineas and Bissau in group A. The president of the Ivorian Football Federation, Idriss Diallo, stressed that all the groups are difficult and that distrust is required, particularly against a Nigeria considered one of the favorites of the competition.
In Group D, Algeria will face Burkina Faso, Mauritania and Angola. Burkina Faso are looking forward to playing in Bouaké, a town close to the Ivory Coast-Burkina border, which will allow Burkina Faso fans to be out in force to support their team.
The other CAN 2024 groups are as follows:
– Group B: Egypt, Ghana, Cape Verde, Mozambique
– Group E: Tunisia, Mali, South Africa, Namibia
– Group F: Morocco, DRC, Zambia, Tanzania
This draw promises exciting clashes and surprises cannot be ruled out. We will have to wait for the start of CAN 2024 to see which teams will successfully pass the group stage and qualify for the elimination phases of the competition.
In the meantime, the teams will prepare intensively to be ready from the start of the competition and try to win the title of African champion. Supporters can already rejoice, because CAN 2024 promises to be a high-level football spectacle.
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