In a record-breaking feat, Ghanaian football maestro Andre Ayew, aged 34 and a winger for Le Havre in France, stands out among all players in the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 hosted in Côte d’Ivoire.
Ayew, with 114 international matches under his belt, has etched his name as the player with the most international appearances in the upcoming AFCON edition, surpassing all his counterparts.
The seasoned Ghanaian player sits atop the list, leaving Nigerian star Ahmed Musa in second place with 108 international caps for the Super Eagles.
Following closely are Max Gradel of Ivory Coast and Elias Bilémbi of Mozambique, both with 106 international matches.
Idrissa Gueye, boasting 103 international appearances for the Senegalese national team, rounds off the top five.
It is noteworthy that Mohamed Elneny holds the distinction of being the most capped player in Egypt’s roster for the Africa Cup of Nations 2024, having participated in 93 international matches.
Egypt’s national team is set to face off against their Ghanaian counterparts in Group B of the AFCON 2023, alongside Mozambique and Cape Verde.
The competition may witness Elneny reaching the milestone of 100 international matches should he play in all the upcoming games and if Egypt progresses to the semi-finals or the final.
The dynamic duo of Yassine Meriah from Tunisia, with 97 international matches, and Vincent Aboubakar, the Cameroonian striker boasting 98 international appearances, are on the verge of entering the elite club of centurions with their respective national teams during the forthcoming AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire.
