The 2023 CAF African Cup of Nations ended on a dark note for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, who lost the trophy to host nation Ivory Coast.
The Ivorians defeated Nigeria 2-1, with to goals from Franck Kessie and Sebastien Haller, who helped the Elephants win their third AFCON title.
Below is the full list of awards given at the AFCON:
Ecobank Best Goalkeeper
Ronwen Williams – South Africa
Air Côte d’Ivoire Fair Play Team award
South Africa
Puma Golden Boot winner
Emilio Nsue – Equatorial Guinea (5 goals)
Puma Silver Boot winner
Gelson Dala – Angola (4 goals)
Puma Bronze boot winner
Mostafa Mohamed – Egypt (4 goals)
TotalEnergies Man of the competition
William Troost-Ekong – Nigeria
Best Young Player award
Simon Adingra – Ivory Coast
Best Coach award
Emerse Faé – Ivory Coast