The 2023 African Cup of Nations tournament has not failed to disappoint since Ivory Coast’s opening 2-0 victory over Gambia on 13 January.
Nevertheless, the competition has also produced loads of shocks and goals as African giants, Cameroon are still without a victory from their opening two games. Reigning champions, Senegal, are currently on a two match winning run and will conclude their group phase with a tricky test against Guinea…..continue Reading
Below are four top countries that are currently facing an early exit from the 2023 African Cup of Nations.
1. Cameroon
Cameroon are misfiring at the moment and the 3-1 defeat inflicted by Senegal, signifies how flat the Three Lions has fallen over the course of two years.
2. Algeria
Algeria are still in search of their first 2023 AFCON win but has just one more fixture to play before this edition’s group phase is concluded.
3. Egypt
“Luck” has not been by Egypt’s side since the 2023 African Cup of Nations tournament kicked off with Mohamed Salah being forced to withdraw from the Pharaohs camp due to injury.
Egypt has drawn two of their AFCON fixtures and face an even more complex test against Cape Verde.
4. Ghana
Ghana lost their 2023 African Cup of Nations opening match but drew 2-2 against Egypt, thereby, needing a victory over Mozambique in their final group stage game to confirm a spot in the knockout phase.
