The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is shaping up with 14 teams securing their spots at the tournament during the June international window.
With 14 places already confirmed, there are 10 more slots up for grabs, which could be decided in the September window.
Avram Grant’s Zambia will make a return to the continental stage for the first time since 2015.
In Group A, Nigeria secured their ticket with a 3-2 away win over Sierra Leone, thanks to Victor Osimhen’s brace.
Burkina Faso and Cape Verde will also be present at the tournament, as they currently share 10 points each in Group B.
Group C is still undecided, with Namibia and Cameroon battling for the available slots.
Egypt secured their place by defeating Guinea 2-1 away, while Guinea’s qualification is yet to be confirmed.
In Group E, Ghana, Angola, and the Central African Republic are still in contention for qualification, depending on the outcome of the final round of qualifiers. Ghana’s early qualification hopes were dashed with a disappointing draw against Madagascar, while Angola defeated CAR to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Algeria and Senegal are among the 14 teams who have already confirmed their places in the upcoming AFCON.
The following is the full list of teams that have secured their spots at the 2023 AFCON:
- Ivory Coast (Hosts)
- Burkina Faso
- Algeria
- Tunisia
- Morocco
- South Africa
- Senegal
- Egypt
- Zambia
- Equatorial Guinea
- Nigeria
- Guinea-Bissau
- Cape Verde
- Mali
