Former Cote d’Ivoire forward, Arouna Kone has tipped the Super Eagles, Senegal, Morocco, Morocco and the host as favourites to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Recall that the Super Eagles will be gunning for their fourth AFCON title after winning it in 1980, 1994 and 2013.
However, Kone, in an interview with Sport Ivoire, believed Nigeria and other aforementioned teams are the natural favourites to win the tournament.
“I would say at first glance Ivory Coast. I’m not saying it because I’m Ivorian. But I say it because we have quality in our team,” the former Everton man told Sport Ivoire.
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“Next to Ivory Coast, there are the Lions of Téranga, reigning champions and the Atlas Lions of Morocco who had an exceptional performance during the World Cup in Qatar.
“After those, there are the natural favourites who will have their say. I want to talk about Cameroon, Nigeria, and Ghana without forgetting Egypt with seven continental titles.
The 34th edition of the AFCON will be hosted by Cote d’Ivoire from January 13 to February 11.
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Supersport is not showing afcon 2023. What other options exist to beam the matches in Nigeria?