Three Nigerian players have made the cut in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) team of the tournament, announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday.
Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Calvin Bassey were named among the best players in Morocco.
Osimhen’s impressive performance earned him a spot, with four goals and two assists in the tournament, helping Nigeria secure their ninth AFCON bronze medal.
Lookman, who had the most goal contributions, scored four goals and assisted three, making him a standout player for the second consecutive tournament.
Bassey, the Eagles’ defensive stalwart, led the team’s defense to keep clean sheets in the knockout phase.
Senegal’s Sadio Mane was named the competition’s best player, while Brahim Diaz took home the golden boot award.
Persecondnews reports that team of the tournament was selected following an in-depth technical analysis conducted by the CAF TSG, which implemented a fully integrated evaluation model throughout the competition.
This process combined remote and on-site assessments, supported by live data platforms, multi-angle video feeds and dedicated video analysts, ensuring a comprehensive and objective review of performances across the tournament.
Morocco’s presence is led by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, who delivered an outstanding campaign, conceding just two goals in seven matches.
He is joined by teammates Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui and Brahim Díaz, who finished the tournament as the leading goalscorer.
Champions Senegal, who secured their second continental title, are represented by defender Moussa Niakhaté, midfielders Pape Gueye and Idrissa Gueye, and forward Sadio Mané.
TEAM OF THE TOURNAMENT
Goalkeeper
Yassine Bounou (Morocco)
Defenders
Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)
Moussa Niakhaté (Senegal)
Calvin Bassey (Nigeria)
Noussair Mazraoui (Morocco)
Midfielders
Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)
Pape Gueye (Senegal)
Idrissa Gueye (Senegal)
Forwards
Brahim Díaz (Morocco)
Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)
Sadio Mané (Senegal)
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