In this best eleven of the tournament, established by the Technical Study Group (TSG) of the governing body of African football, there are two Congolese: Chancel Mbemba and Yoane Wissa.

The captain of the Leopards occupies the defense in this ranking in a 4-3-3 formation alongside that of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, William Troost-Ekong, who was named the best player of the competition.

They are flanked by another Nigerian, Ola Aina, and the Ivorian Ghislan Konan on the sides.

Yoane Wissa, for his part, is the right winger of this "dream team" version of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). With Ademola Lookman, the 3rd Nigerian in the group, on the left wing, they join the Equatorial Guinean center-forward Emilio Nsue in attack, the top scorer of the tournament with 5 goals.

The midfield consists of two Ivorians, Jean Michael Seri and Franck Kessie, as well as Teboho Mokoena (South Africa). The 2nd South African in this group is Ronwen Williams, the best goalkeeper of this CAN.

Emerse Faé, the coach of the Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire, African champions, is the coach of this eleven.

Below is the ideal XI established by the CAF.

Goalkeeper
Ronwen Williams (South Africa)

Defenders
Ola Aina - Right back (Nigeria)
Ghislan Konan - Left back (Côte d'Ivoire)
William Troost-Ekong - Right central defender (Nigeria)
Chancel Mbemba - Left central defender (DR Congo)

Midfielders
Teboho Mokoena - Defensive midfielder (South Africa)
Jean Michael Seri - Right defensive midfielder (Côte d'Ivoire)
Franck Kessie - Attacking midfielder (Côte d'Ivoire)

Forwards
Yoane Wissa – Right (DR Congo)
Ademola Lookman – Left (Nigeria)
Emilio Nsue – Center forward (Equatorial Guinea)

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