The 34th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) begins today in Ivory Coast, and enthusiasm and anticipation are strong across the continent. In Africa, football is more than simply a game; it is a unifying force and a source of enormous pride.
The AFCON brings together Africa’s greatest teams to compete for the coveted title of champions.
The Ivory Coast is hosting the AFCON for the second time, and the first time since 1984.
Egypt enters AFCON 2024 as a seven-time winner. Other African powerhouses include Cameroon (five titles) and Ghana (four).
However, all eyes are on Nigeria’s Super Eagles to end their 10-year title drought.
Nigeria last won the African Cup of Nations in 2013.
This time, the Super Eagles face enormous expectations and pressure.
Nigerians deserve nothing less than the title, which is the bare minimum for this great side. The NFF cannot afford to let fans down again.
Senegal, the defending champions, cannot be underestimated, especially with superstar Sadio Mane among their ranks. Egypt and Morocco are African footballing powerhouses. Remember that Morocco was the first African team to reach the World Cup semi-finals in Qatar 2022.
