The Super Eagles of Nigeria find themselves placed in Pot 2 as preparations intensify for the 2023 African Cup of Nations, scheduled to be held in Cote d’Ivoire.
This categorization implies that Nigeria may encounter formidable opponents such as Morocco, Senegal, or Egypt when the tournament commences next year.
In the latest FIFA rankings unveiled today, Nigeria secured the 6th spot on the African continent and is globally positioned at 40th.
The groupings for the draw are structured into four pots, each consisting of six teams, based on FIFA rankings.
GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reports that the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire, automatically claims a place in Pot 1 due to its status as the event’s host, which means Nigeria despite ranking 6th will find themselves in pot 2
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The draw ceremony is scheduled to take place on October 12 in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.
Here is the breakdown of the different pots for the upcoming draw:
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Pot 1: Cote d’Ivoire, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt
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Pot 2: Nigeria, Cameroon, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Democratic Republic of Congo
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Pot 3: South Africa, Cape Verde, Guinea, Zambia, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania
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Pot 4: Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Namibia, Angola, Gambia, Tanzania
As the anticipation builds for this prestigious continental football competition, fans and pundits alike will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of the draw, which will set the stage for what promises to be an exciting tournament in 2023.