On January 13, Africa’s most glamorous football competition, AFCON will take center stage in Cote D’Ivoire.
Many African stars will be on parade for their different national teams.
TheNewsGuru.com brings you African stars to watch out for when the competition kickstart from January 13 to February 11
Victor Osimhen Nigeria
Few weeks after emerging the best player on the continent, Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen will be the player on the lips of everyone when 2023 AFCON kickstart on January 13 in Cote D’Ivoire.
He is the figurehead of Nigeria’s rich attacking frontline, which he would have to guide at AFCON.
The Napoli attacker is known for his energy, pace and clinical finishing, promising to be a delight to watch at the tournament.
Sebastian Haller, Ivory Coast
Ivorien Forward, Sébastien Haller is another player who many football fans would watch out for at the 2023 AFCON.
Haller has reached maturity and intends to make a big impact at Africa’s biggest football spectacle in front of his fans.
This is his second tournament for Ivory Coast and many football fans will watch out for his strength, energy dribbles and runs.
Haller has proven to be a reliable goal scorer owing to his exploit for club and country.
Mohammed Salah Egypt
English Premier League, joint top scorer, Mohammed Salah is another star to watch out for at the 2023 AFCON.
He will be guiding the Pharaohs of Egypt to the tournament as captain and would look out to reach the final once again after losing last AFCON title to Senegal.
Salah has promised to take home the trophy and also promised to score goals that will help Egypt emerge victorious.
The former African footballer of the year will also be another star that will dazzle in the competition.
Kudus Mohammed Ghana
Ghanaian Superstar, Mohammed Kudus has been an absolute revelation for his English Premier League side, West Ham United.
Kudus has set one of the best leagues in the world alight with his explosive speed, dribbles, skill and goal scoring prowess.
This season, he has won man of the match for West Ham seven times already and he is expected to shine at the 2023 AFCON.
Kudus will lead the attack line of Ghana at AFCON and he’s expected to shine like a million stars at the tournament in Cote D’Ivoire.
Sadio Mane Senegal
Newly wedded Senegalese player, Sadio Mane will once again be in cynosure of all eyes as he would be captaining teranga Lions to the AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire.
The forward who left Liverpool to Bayern and now Al Nassr ofSaudi Arabia has been banging goals week in week out for his clubside.
He will be leading the defending champions and hoping to defend the trophy won at the last AFCON.