Confederation of African Football (CAF) in collaboration with the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) recently unveiled the countdown to the 2023 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations hosted by Ivory Coast.
The highly anticipated event is slated to hold from January 9th to February 6th, 2023, with venues set to be spread across five different cities in the country, including the capital city, Abidjan.
In a statement released by CAF, the organizing committee expressed their readiness to host a successful tournament, highlighting their commitment to ensuring the safety of players, officials, and fans amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
According to Amadou Gon Coulibaly, Ivory Coast’s Prime Minister, “The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations is an opportunity for our country to demonstrate our capacity to host international events of this magnitude. We are fully committed to delivering a world-class event and welcome all players and fans to Ivory Coast.”
The event will feature 24 African teams battling it out for the prestigious trophy, with the defending champions, Algeria, hoping to retain their title.
As excitement builds ahead of the tournament, CAF and the LOC have called on the Ivorian government to invest in infrastructure development and continue their efforts to maintain peace and stability.
In conclusion, the 2023 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations promises to be a thrilling event that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the African continent and the world of football. As we await the kick-off, let us continue to support and encourage the organizing committee in their efforts to deliver a successful tournament.
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