The Africa Cup of Nations is set to take place in the Ivory Coast, featuring 24 national teams divided into six groups, each comprising four teams. Among the standout teams are Egypt, Senegal, Morocco, Tunisia, Nigeria, Algeria, and Cameroon.
Liverpool’s Egyptian sensation, Mohamed Salah, emerges as the top scorer among players representing their nations in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations 2023, boasting an impressive record of 53 goals in 94 matches.
Top Scorers in Participating National Teams at AFCON:
1. Mohamed Salah – Egypt: 53 goals in 94 matches
2. Islam Slimani – Algeria: 43 goals in 95 matches
3. Sadio Mane – Senegal: 39 goals in 97 matches
4. Vincent Aboubakar – Cameroon: 37 goals in 97 matches
5. Riyad Mahrez – Algeria: 30 goals in 89 matches
6. Baghdad Bounedjah – Algeria: 25 goals in 61 matches
7. Andre Ayew – Ghana: 24 goals in 114 matches
8. Youssef Msakni – Tunisia: 23 goals in 99 matches
9. Mbwana Samatta – Tanzania: 21 goals in 69 matches
10. Victor Osimhen – Nigeria: 20 goals in 27 matches
The Africa Cup of Nations 2023 kicks off today, Saturday, January 13, 2024, with the Ivory Coast facing Guinea-Bissau at 10:00 PM Cairo time and 11:00 PM Mecca time.
The opening match will take place at the “Hassan Wattara Olympic Stadium” in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, setting the stage for the continent’s most prestigious football event.
The draw for the AFCON 2023 resulted in Egypt being placed in Group 2 alongside Ghana, Cape Verde, and Mozambique.
Egypt’s next match is scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday, January 14, against Mozambique at 7:00 PM Cairo time and 8:00 PM Mecca time.
This match marks the opening fixture for Group 2 in the competition, and fans are eager to witness the Egyptian team’s performance in this highly anticipated tournament.
