Ghana’s football talents, Mohammed Kudus and Thomas Partey, clinched coveted spots in the esteemed CAF Best XI for 2023. Kudus, now with West Ham in the EPL, showcased his prowess by netting 18 goals for Ajax and contributing two goals to Ghana’s 2022 World Cup campaign. This stellar performance paved the way for his 40-million-euro move to the Premier League. Partey, a vital force for Arsenal, played a crucial role in the team’s remarkable second-place finish in the Premier League.
The awards ceremony in Marrakech also marked Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen being crowned the King of African Football. The lineup of excellence included Manchester United’s Andre Onana, who secured the goalkeeper position over Morocco’s Yassine Bounou, named CAF’s best goalkeeper. The stellar CAF Best XI further boasted names like Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mané, and the aforementioned Osimhen.
This recognition serves as a fitting tribute to the exceptional year Kudus and Partey have experienced, emphasizing their unwavering brilliance on the international football stage. Their consistent display of talent has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the football landscape, showcasing the strength and skill that African players bring to the global arena.
Here’s the complete lineup for the 2023 Confederation of African Football awards men’s Best XI:
GOALKEEPER:
- Andre Onana
DEFENDERS:
- Achraf Hakimi
- Chancel Mbemba
- Kalidou Koulibaly
MIDFIELDERS:
- Thomas Partey
- Andre-Frank Anguissa
- Mohammed Kudus
- Sofyan Amrabat
ATTACKERS:
- Sadio Mane
- Mohamed Salah
- Victor Osimhen
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