By Frank Ulom
Nigerian defender, William Troost-Ekong has been awarded the best player (Player of the Tournament) at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast. He scored 3 goals and kept 4 clean sheets.
South African goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams was also awarded the Golden Globe (Best Goalkeeper) award. He kept 5 clean sheets and saved 4 penalties in one match and 6 in total.
Meanwhile, Emilio Nsue of Equitoral Guinea won the Golden Boot (Top Goalscorer) with his 5 goals in the tournament.
The Fair Play award went to South Africa for their composure throughout the tournament.
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South Africa won the 3rd place while Nigeria and Ivory Coast won the 2nd and 1st place.
Tournament Standing
• Ivory Coast – Winner (1st)
• Nigeria – 2nd
• South Africa – 3rd
• DR Congo – 4th
L-R: Ronwen Williams, William Troost-Ekong, and Emilio Nsue with their awards at the 2023 AFCON
#AFCON2023 Awards
• Best Player (Player of the Tournament) – William Troost-Ekong
• Best Goalkeeper (Golden Globe) – Ronwen Williams
• Top Goalscorer (Golden Boot) – Emilio Nsue
• Best Young Player – Simon Adingra
• Fair Play – South Africa
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