Several big names will not participate in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The 2023 AFCON will be highly competitive since half of the participating teams have won the competition before. Sports Brief takes a look at some of the big footballing nations in Africa that are not in this year’s AFCON. Republic of the CongoNot to be confused with the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Congo Republic is also another former heavy-hitter absent from the 2023 AFCON. UgandaPerhaps the most talented footballing nation in East Africa, it was a shame The Cranes did not qualify for the 2023 AFCON.

Source: Daily Nation January 09, 2024 09:22 UTC