FULL LIST: Group Stage Draws For AFCON 2023

In a highly-anticipated draw event held in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, the groups for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 have been unveiled, setting the stage for a thrilling tournament. The draw ceremony featured football legends such as Didier Drogba, Mikel Obi, Sadio Mane, and Achraf Hakimi as Draw Assistants.

Host nation Cote d'Ivoire is set to ignite a West African rivalry as they face Nigeria in Group A. Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau complete this challenging group.

Defending champions Senegal find themselves in a competitive Group C, facing off against Cameroon, Guinea, and AFCON newcomers Gambia. Interestingly, Senegal is scheduled to play Cameroon in a friendly match in France, part of their preparations for defending their title on Ivorian soil.

Group B promises an epic showdown as Egypt, who holds a record seven AFCON titles, will meet Ghana. This clash recalls the 2010 final when Egypt emerged victorious in the closing moments. Cape Verde and Mozambique join this formidable group.

Group D adds more star power to the tournament with Algeria, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Angola. The competition is sure to be fierce in this group.

In other groups, Morocco, the World Cup semi-finalists, are expected to have a comfortable route in Group F, which includes DR Congo, Zambia, and Tanzania.

The AFCON 2023 matches will be played at six venues across Cote d'Ivoire, including newly constructed stadiums in Abidjan, Korhogo, and San Pedro. The tournament will run from January 13 to February 11, 2023, and it promises to be a spectacular display of African football.

Here's a quick overview of the groups:

• Group A: Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea Bissau
• Group B: Egypt, Ghana, Cape Verde Islands, Mozambique
• Group C: Senegal, Cameroon, Guinea, Gambia
• Group D: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Angola
• Group E: Tunisia, Mali, South Africa, Namibia
• Group F: Morocco, DR Congo, Zambia, Tanzania

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