As TotalEnergies AFCON Cote d’Ivoire 2023 gathers steam

Saudi Arabia Training Camping

Cameroon, Gambia, Zambia, and Cape Verde

Cameroon and Gambia, the two teams set to face each other on January 23 in Group B of the CAF TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, will prepare in the same country, Saudi Arabia.

According to the Cameroonian press, a contingent of 23 Indomitable Lions will travel to Jeddah on December 27.

The Gambia will stay in Saudi Arabia from December 27 to January 5 before heading to Morocco, where a match against the Atlas Lions is planned on January 7.

After a brief gathering with local players, Zambia will fly to Riyadh, with a friendly match scheduled around January 7.

They chose the United Arab Emirates

Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cape Verde, Nigeria, Angola, and Guinea

Fourth in the last edition, Burkina Faso set up camp in Dubai on December 28, where the Stallions will play a mini-tournament with Nigeria and DR Congo.

The Congolese and Burkinabes will face off on January 10.

It’s worth noting that Sébastien Desabre’s men are expected in Abu Dhabi at the end of December.

These two teams will be joined by Cape Verde, who are fine-tuning their preparation in Abu Dhabi before flying to Rades in Tunisia, where they will face the Carthage Eagles on January 10.

Abu Dhabi is a carefully considered choice for Kaba Diawara: “Initially, we will meet in Conakry on December 28 and do everything related to flag presentation, celebration, receiving the head of state, and saying goodbye to families on our soil.

“We will be in Abu Dhabi on the 31st to start training. We will leave there for Cote d’Ivoire on January 11 or 12, 2024,” explained the Guinean coach.

Nigeria chose to set up in Dubai during their preparation. The Super Eagles will face the DR Congo and Burkina Faso during this period.

Nigerians will likely encounter Angola, who also chose Dubai for their training camp.

They chose South Africa

Ghana and Mozambique

Ghanaians will spend New Year’s Eve together in South Africa. The Black Stars will undergo a 10-day training camp where the press and the public cannot attend their sessions.

A test match against Botswana is scheduled for Chris Hughton’s men on January 8 before flying to Abidjan.

Mozambicans will also travel to South Africa before the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations.

They will be based in West Africa

Algeria, Guinea Bissau, and Namibia

Algeria heads to Togo. From January 1 to 10, the Fennecs will conduct their preparation stage in Lomé. The 2021 African champions will play against Togo on January 5 and Burundi on January 9.

Guinea Bissau will go to Mali. The Djurtus will face the Eagles on January 3 before heading to Ivory Coast on January 7. Namibia will be in Ghana.

Tunisia Training Camp

Mauritania and Zambia

After Abu Dhabi, Cape Verde will go to Tunisia, where a match against the Carthage Eagles is scheduled.

Mauritania will start its preparation in Tabarka, a coastal city in northwest Tunisia. Amir Abdou and his team will be there until January 11 and face Tunisia on January 6.

…And Algeria, Tanzania

Tanzania will prepare on the side of Annaba. Notably, two friendly matches against nations participating in the AFCON are under discussion.

They Chose to Stay at Home

Morocco, Egypt, South Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Tunisia, Mali, Senegal, and Ivory Coast

Eight nations have decided to prepare at home, including Morocco, Egypt, South Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Tunisia, Mali, Senegal, and Ivory Coast, the competition’s host country.