The 34th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations was sealed at the majestic Alassane Ouattara Stadium on Sunday 11th February 2024 after Cote d’Ivoire came from behind to seal their third TotalEnergies CAF AFCON title against Nigeria.
With the curtains officially closed on the tournament, CAF awarded the best performers of the tournament.
Author of Cote d’Ivoire’s two assists in the final, Simon Adingra (22) was named the TotalEnergies Man of the Match for the final.
Despite not finishing at the summit as champions, Nigerian captain, William Troost-Ekong walked away with the TotalEnergies Best Player award.
Guinea-Bissau's , Emilio Nsue Lopez was crowned with the PUMA Golden Boot award for his 5 goals earning him the spot.
Bafana Bafana shot-stopper, Ronwen Williams was voted the Ecobank Best Goalkeeper for his heroics with the bronze medalists which includes a record four penalty saves against Equatorial Guinea and another two against DR Congo.
Even though they finished third , Bafana Bafana’s bronze medal was accompanied by the Fair Play Parade by the Cote d’Ivoire Team
South Africa, in addition to third place in the general classification, receives the Fair Play award.
The winner’s trophy was brought by Togolese football legend, Emmanuel Adebayor and was presented by Cote d’Ivoire's President, His Excellence Alassane Ouattara alongside CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe and FIFA President, Gianni Infantino.
The ceremony also added the official handling over of the CAF Flag to the Royal Moroccan Federation to signify the handing over of the hosting reigns to the country for the competition set to take place in 2026.
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