Tough 2023 AFCON Draw for Amrouche’s Tanzania Team

The draw for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has placed Tanzania in a challenging Group F. Coached by former Harambee Stars tactician Adel Amrouche, the Tanzanian team will compete against World Cup semi-finalists Morocco, DR Congo, and Zambia. This marks their return to the Cup of Nations for the first time since 2019.

Despite the tough draw, the Taifa Stars are optimistic about their chances of making it to the round of 16 for the first time. Assistant coach Suleiman Hemed expressed confidence in their ability to navigate the competition.

He noted that they are familiar with two of the teams they are drawn against, and they see this as an opportunity to plan and execute their strategy effectively.

Group C is considered the “Group of Death” as it includes defending champions Senegal, Cameroon, Guinea, and The Gambia. Hosts Ivory Coast have been placed in Group A and will face Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea Bissau in the opening game of the tournament.

Here are the groups for the 2023 AFCON:
Group A: Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea Bissau.
Group B: Egypt, Ghana, Cape Verde Islands, Mozambique.
Group C: Senegal, Cameroon, Guinea, Gambia.
Group D: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Angola.
Group E: Tunisia, Mali, South Africa, Namibia.
Group F: Morocco, DR Congo, Zambia, Tanzania.