Lekan Olaseinde
With agencies
Super Eagles trio, William Troost-Ekong, Ola Aina and Ademola Lookman have been included in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, Best X1.
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, released the team of the tournament on Wednesday.
The 30 year old Troost-Ekong scored three goals for the Super Eagles in the competition and emerged as the Player of the tournament.
Aina showcased his defensive prowess for the Super Eagles to be named in competition’s Best X1.
Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman was one of Nigeria’s best performers in the competition.
Lookman registered three goals in seven appearances for Nigeria in Cote d’Ivoire.
In what was regarded as the best AFCON history, hosts Ivory Coast were crowned winners after a stunning comeback 2-1 victory over Nigeria in Sunday’s final.
It was also a memorable tournament for Bafana Bafana, who finished third, their greatest result in 24 years.
Bafana captain Ronwen Williams was chosen Goalkeeper of the Tournament and Emilio Nsue of Equatorial Guinea won the Golden Boot with five goals.
CAF named Williams and Teboho Mokoena to the official Tournament Team, while Khuliso Mudau, who had been largely expected to make the cut was left out.
Hosts Cote D’Ivoire has three players too, they are Franck Kessie, Jean Michael Seri, and Ghislan Konan.
The official Best XI is completed by DRC players Chancel Mbemba and Yoane Wissa, as well as Golden Boot winner Emilio Nsue.
