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AFCON: Mixed Reactions As Osimhen Is Skipped In CAF Team Of The Tournament
Some Nigerians have taken to social media to react over the failure of Super Eagles’ striker, Victor Osimhen to get a spot on the Confideration of Africa Football (CAF) 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Team of the Tournament list.
GWG.ng reports that the team is coached by Ivory Coast manager, Emerse Fae.
Below is the full list of the team as released by CAF:
Goalkeeper – Ronwen Williams (South Africa)
Defender – William Troost-Ekong (Nigeria
Defender – Chancel Mbemba (DR Congo)
Left Back – Ghislain Konan (Ivory Coast)
Right back – Ola Aina (Nigeria)
Midfielder – Teboho Mokoena (South Africa)
Midfielder – Jean Michael Seri (Ivory Coast)
Midfielder – Franck Kessie (Ivory Coast
Left Winger – Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)
Right Winger – Yoane Wissa (DR Congo)
Striker – Emilio Nsue (Equatorial Guinea)
While some netizens questioned the selection process, some depicted satisfaction, yet a section were indifferent, as they went on to celebrate the player.
See some reactions below 👇
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