AFCON Cote d’Ivoire 2023 Awards
The 34th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations concluded in fine style at the majestic Alassane Ouattara Stadium on Sunday evening (11 Feb) after Cote d’Ivoire came from behind to seal a magnificent third TotalEnergies CAF AFCON title against Nigeria.
With the curtains officially closed on the tournament, CAF awarded the best performers of the tournament. Author of Cote d’Ivoire’s two assists in the final, Simon Adingra (22) was named the TotalEnergies Man of the Match for the final.
Despite not finishing at the summit as champions, Nigerian captain, William Troost-Ekong walked away with the TotalEnergies Best Player award.
Equatorial Guinea danger man, Emilio Nsue Lopez walked away with the PUMA Golden Boot award for his 5 goals that saw him top the goal scoring charts of the competition.
Bafana Bafana shot-stopper, Ronwen Williams was voted the Ecobank Best Goalkeeper for his heroics with the bronze medalists which includes a record four penalty saves against Equatorial Guinea and another two against DR Congo.
In addition to finishing third in the competition, Bafana Bafana’s bronze medal is accompanied by the Fair Play Air Cote d’Ivoire Team
South Africa, in addition to third place in the general classification, receives the Fair Play award.
The winner’s trophy which was brought on by Togolese football legend, Emmanuel Adebayor was presented by Cote d’Ivoire President, His Excellence Alassane Ouattara alongside CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe and FIFA President, Gianni Ingantino to Cote d’Ivoire skipper, Max Gradel.
The ceremony also included the official handing over of the CAF Flag to the Royal Moroccan Federation to signify the handing over of the hosting reigns to the country for the competition set to take place in 2026.
AFCON Cote d’Ivoire 2023 winners list:
Winner: Cote d’Ivoire
Finalist: Nigeria
Third: South Africa
Fourth: Democratic Republic of Congo
TotalEnergies Best Player: William Troost-Ekong (Nigeria)
Puma Golden Boot: Emilio Nsue Lopez (Equatorial Guinea)
Puma Silver Boot: Gelson Dala (Angola)
Puma Bronze Boot: Mostafa Mohamed (Egypt)
Ecobank Best Goalkeeper: Ronwen Williams (South Africa)
Fair-Play Air Côte d’Ivoire Team: South Africa
Best Coach Award: Emerse Faé (Côte d’Ivoire)
Best Young Player: Simon Adingra (Côte d’Ivoire)
Source: CAF
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