February 8, 2022

AFCON 2021: Nigerians Missing As CAF Announces Tournaments Best XI

Abiola Olawale

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AFCON 2021: Nigerians Missing As CAF Announces Tournaments Best XI

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF), earlier today announced the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations’ (AFCON) best eleven.

The Federation made this known through its official Twitter handle with no Nigerian player making the list.

Senegal who defeated Egypt to secure its first-ever AFCON trophy is well represented with four of its players making the best eleven team.

Also, the highest goal scorer in the tournament, Vincent Aboubakar made the team.

See the full list below:

Best XI: Mendy, Hakimi, Abdelmonem, Tapsoba, Ciss, N.Mendy, Toure, Elneny, Salah, Aboubakar and Mane.

Substitutes: Andre Onana, Collins Fai, Kalidou Koulibaly, Mahmoud Hamdy, Ahmed Abo Elfetouh, Andre Anguissa, Youssouf M’Changama, Bertrand Traore, Sofiane Boufal, Toko Ekambi, Famara Diedhiou.

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