Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 looks to be taking shape after 14 teams their s at the tournament following the June international window. Here is a list of all 14 nations that have qualified for the AFCON.
With 14 places already confirmed, 10 more spaces are left empty and that could be cleared during the September window.
List of All 14 Nations That Have Qualified For The AFCON
Zambia, led by former Black Stars head coach, Avram Grant, will be making a return to the continental stage for the first time since the 2015 edition.
From Group A, Nigeria secured their ticket to the contest following their 3-2 away win over Sierra Leone on Sunday, June 18, with Napoli’s Victor Osimhen scoring a brace in the game.
Burkina Faso and Cape Verde will also be at the continental showpiece next year with both squads on 10 points each heading into the last round of qualifiers. The latter’s qualification comes following a 3-1 home win over Burkina Faso in Group B.
Group C is still open with Namibia and Cameroon fighting for the two slots available.
Egypt will also be on the aircraft to Cote D’Ivoire after their 2-1 win away from home over Guinea at home on Sunday evening while Guinea’s qualification is yet to be confirmed.
The slots in Group E are still open with Ghana, Angola and Central African Republic all suitable to book spots at the 2023 AFCON counting on the outcome of the last round of qualifiers.
The Black Stars failed to secure an early qualification to the contest following a disappointing draw against Madagascar while Angola beat CAR to keep qualification hopes alive.
Algeria and Senegal are also part of the 14 teams to have verified their places at the next edition of the continental showpiece.
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Here is a full list of teams that have booked their slots at the 2023 AFCON:
Ivory Coast (Hosts)
Burkina Faso
Algeria
Tunisia
Morocco
South Africa
Senegal
Egypt
Zambia
Equatorial Guinea
Nigeria
Guinea-Bissau
Cape Verde
Mali