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Although strikers and midfielders are often the focus of fans’ attention in the African Nations Cup competitions, the CAN 2023 spotlight may shine on some distinguished defenders as well.
The sixth group, which includes Morocco, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia and Tanzania, features Moroccan Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain) and Congolese Chancel Mbemba (French Marseille), in addition to Patson Daka, the Zambian national team star (Leicester City).
The “Atlas Lions” begin their campaign in Ivory Coast by facing Tanzania on Wednesday, January 17, while the Democratic Republic of Congo meets Zambia.
These are the most prominent stars of the Group Six teams in the African Nations in 2023
- Moroccan Achraf Hakimi (25 years old): One of the best players to occupy the right-back position in the world, the Paris Saint-Germain defender is distinguished by his superior speed and defensive solidity, his abundant offensive contributions, his penetrations and crosses, in addition to his skills in executing direct free kicks, and he was the most prominent element that contributed to the “Atlas Lions” obtaining fourth place. In the World Cup in Qatar.
- Congolese Chancel Mbemba (29 years old): Captain of the Democratic Republic of the Congo national team and the rock of Olympique Marseille’s defense, he is considered one of the best defenders in the French League. Strong and accurate in his tackles, it will not be easy for attackers to bypass or dodge him. He is expected to be one of the stars of the tournament.
- Zambian Patson Daka (25 years old): Although he has not yet participated with Leicester City in the English Premier League, Daka performed well with Zambia by scoring 3 goals in the last two matches. A fast player and a “joker” who can play in more than one position.
- Tanzanian Hamid Mao (31 years old): It is difficult to find a star in the Tanzania squad, and the only name that attracts attention is Hamid Mao, the midfielder for the Egyptian club Talaea El Gaish, who has the highest market value in the national team (400 thousand euros).
