On Sunday night, the 2023 African Cup of Nations was concluded with a thrilling come-from-behind victory for home nation Ivory Coast over Nigeria, 2-1. William Troost-Ekong scored the first goal. Sebastien Haller scored the winning goal to give Ivory Coast the trophy after Franck Kessie tied the game. The complete roster of players who received individual awards due to Nwabali’s elimination is as follows.
Best AFCON Player
After an outstanding performance that saw him conclude the tournament with three goals—the most ever scored by a defender—Nigerian defender William Troost-Ekong was awarded the tournament’s best player. The specialists in the field of football agreed that it was justified.
Best AFCON Goalkeeper
After a sensational performance in the penalty shootout in both the quarterfinals and the battle for third place, South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams beat off Nigerian Stanley Nwabali to earn the title of best goalkeeper.
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AFCON Boot of Gold
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Social media reaction
Congrats to them all especially our own Troost Ekong. For a defender to win the best player of afcon or any football tournament is not an easy achievement. Well done Troost and more wins in future.
thank God we done, we can now face the fulani trying to wipe out Benue populace. now shettima doesn’t need to remove his clothes. just move straight to the villages in Benue.
Imagine Nsue, in his 30s playing for a national division in Spain edging our a list strickers to clinch d golden boot. What a shame
some player need rest in that match,you need to change some player in that match
I wonder how south African keeper became d best keeper,this CAF is corrupt. But truth be told.