AFCON Accolades: Troost-Ekong Claims Player Of The Tournament [View Complete List] 

AFCON Accolades: Troost-Ekong Claims Player Of The Tournament [View Complete List] 

The captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, William Troost-Ekong, has been honored as the standout player of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveils its awards for deserving players….READ ALSO

Troost-Ekong showcased his prowess by netting three goals throughout the tournament, leading Nigeria to a commendable second-place finish at AFCON.

South Africa’s goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams, clinched the title of Goalkeeper of the Tournament for his remarkable performances that propelled Bafana Bafana to a third-place finish.

Emilo Nsue of Equatorial Guinea, who impressively scored five goals starting from the group stage, was awarded the Golden Boot.

Emerse Fae, the coach of Cote D’Ivoire, earned the Coach of the Tournament accolade for steering his team to AFCON glory.

Additionally, South Africa’s Bafana Bafana claimed the Fair Play Team award.

AFCON Awards 2023: Full List

Best Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams – South Africa

Fair Play Team Award South Africa

Golden Boot Winner Emilio Nsue – Equatorial Guinea (5 goals)

Silver Boot Winner Gelson Dala – Angola (4 goals)

Bronze Boot Winner Mostafa Mohamed – Egypt (4 goals)

Man of the Competition William Troost-Ekong – Nigeria

Best Young Player Award Simon Adingra – Ivory Coast

Best Coach Award Emerse Faé – Ivory Coast

AFCON 2023 Winner: Ivory Coast

Hosts Ivory Coast clinched the trophy after overcoming early challenges in the tournament. They staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Nigeria 2-1 in the final, with Franck Kessie and Haller contributing goals for the victorious team, while William Troost-Ekong found the net for the Super Eagles.

AFCON 2023 Runners-up: Nigeria

Nigeria’s Super Eagles finished as the runners-up. Despite taking the lead in the first half, Nigeria faced difficulties in maintaining possession and withstood constant pressure from Ivory Coast’s attacks.

AFCON 2023 Third Place: South Africa

Ronwen Williams’ outstanding performances secured third place for Bafana Bafana. They clinched victory in a penalty shootout against DR Congo.