Afcon

•The Africa Cup of Nations, often abbreviated as AFCON or CAN, is the most prestigious international men's association football competition in Africa. It is organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and has been held every two years since 1968 (switching to odd-numbered years in 2013).

 •The tournament features the best national teams from Africa, and it is considered one of the most important sporting events on the continent.

•The first AFCON tournament was held in 1957, with only three participating teams: Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia. Egypt emerged victorious in that inaugural edition. 

•Since then, the tournament has grown in popularity and significance, with the number of participating teams increasing to 24 in the most recent edition in 2021 (held in 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic).

•The 2023 AFCON:

•The most recent edition of the AFCON is currently ongoing in Ivory Coast, and it will culminate in the final match on February 11, 2024. The tournament has seen some exciting matches and impressive performances from individual players. Nigeria and Ivory Coast will face off in the final, both teams aiming to be crowned champions of Africa.

•Format: The tournament is divided into a group stage followed by a knockout stage. In the group stage, the teams are divided into groups of four, and the top two teams from each group progress to the knockout stage. The knockout stage consists of quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a final.

•Participating teams: 24 national teams from Africa participate in the AFCON.

•Champions: Egypt holds the record for most AFCON titles with seven, followed by Cameroon with five and Ghana with four.

•Current champions: Senegal are the defending champions, having won their first title in 2022.

•The AFCON is a major sporting event that is followed by millions of fans across Africa and around the world. It is a platform for showcasing the best football talent in Africa and provides a source of national pride for the participating countries.