AFCON 2023 has exceeded expectations on the field – CAF

The CAF Technical Study Group (TSG) has delivered the preliminary verdict on the on-going CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 and said the 2023 event has exceeded expectations on the field.

With the competition now entering the exciting final stage, a total of 50 matches have officially been played, allowing for comprehensive data to be collected and analysed by the team of experts comprising of data analysts, technical directors, former footballers and coaches.

“We are experiencing a wonderful competition. This AFCON is the best in history on so many aspects,” said CAF Director of Technical and Development Raul Chipenda.

“The gap between the so called small and big teams has been substantially reduced. The coaches are displaying good quality in how they read the game before, during and after. Teams are tactically disciplined in different formations which shows the evolution of the African game. This tournament has over-delivered, it has exceeded expectations.”

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The CAF Technical Study Group comprises of highly experienced football analysts from across the continent who have served the African game in various technical capacities.

In his closing remarks, Chipenda called for the continued investment into football development by African countries, adding that if all countries play an active role in investing in development, African football would grow even stronger and Africa would produce world-class players without relying too much on players abroad.