As the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) progresses in Ivory Coast, football enthusiasts are witnessing a fascinating evolution in the continent’s football landscape. Daniel “The Bull” Amokachi, renowned for his prowess on the field and his keen footballing insights, has shared his perspectives on the tournament, highlighting the significant strides African football has taken.”African football has grown – we have seen more goals scored so far than in the last two AFCONs’ group stages, and that tells you African football is really improving,” remarked Amokachi, emphasizing the progressive nature of the sport on the continent.”Past winners have already been eliminated, indicating that this could be the year a new champion is crowned. Will it be former winner Nigeria? Will it be the hosts Ivory Coast? Time will tell, but those that have qualified for the quarterfinals have earned their dues. This competition is one to watch until the final whistle,” Amokachi continued, hinting at the unpredictability of the tournament and the emergence of potential dark horses.AFCON 2023 – QUARTER-FINALSFriday20:00: (1.67) Nigeria (3.50) Angola (5.90)23:00: (2.55) Dr Congo (3.00) Guinea (3.05)Saturday20:00: (3.30) Mali (3.10) Ivory Coast (2.35)23:00: (2.65) Cape Verde (3.05) S.Africa (2.90)***odds are subject to change***Nigeria, perennial contenders in African football, has been one of the standout teams in the tournament so far. Set to face Angola in the quarterfinals, the Super Eagles’ performance has garnered attention. However, Amokachi remains measured in his assessment, stating, “Super Eagles are doing what they are supposed to be doing, they should keep pushing.” Super Eagles legends @AmokachiTheBull couldn’t stop laughing when I told him @Harambee__Stars would win #AFCON2027 #AFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/BDiRlNIOsu— Jeff Kinyanjui (@_JeffKinyanjui) January 31, 2024 Amokachi underscores Nigeria’s stature as giants in African football, indicating that their current performance aligns with expectations. Nonetheless, he acknowledges the competitive nature of AFCON and the need for consistent effort to secure success in the tournament. Salomon Kalou: Ivory Coast’s experience key to AFCON 2023 triumph
