2023 Africa Cup of Nations squads
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations was an international football tournament held in the Ivory Coast from 13 January to 11 February 2024. The 24 participating national teams were required to register a squad with a minimum of 23 and a maximum 27 players, an increase of up to four players over the regular number of 23 allowed in the tournament's regulations. Only players in these squads were eligible to take part in the tournament.
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast's 54-man provisional list was announced by CAF on 20 December 2023. The final squad of 27 players was announced on 28 December. Head coach: Jean-Louis Gasset (group stage); Emerse Faé (knockout stage)
Nigeria
Nigeria's 41-man provisional list was announced by CAF on 20 December 2023. The final squad of 25 players was announced on 29 December. On 3 January 2024, Wilfred Ndidi withdrew due to an injury and was replaced by Alhassan Yusuf. On 9 January, Victor Boniface withdrew due to an injury and was replaced by Terem Moffi. On 12 January, Umar Sadiq sustained an injury and was replaced by Paul Onuachu.
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea's 50-man provisional list was announced by CAF on 20 December 2023. The final squad of 27 players was announced on 31 December.
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau's 39-man provisional list was announced by CAF on 20 December 2023. The final squad of 27 players was announced on 5 January 2024. Goalkeeper Celton Biai has declined the invitation as he wanted to focus on his club.
Egypt
Egypt's 55-man provisional list was announced by CAF on 20 December 2023. The final squad of 27 players was announced on 30 December. On 3 January 2024, midfielder Ahmed Nabil Koka and defender Osama Galal withdrew from the squad due to injuries and were replaced by Mohanad Lasheen and Yasser Ibrahim, respectively.
Ghana
Ghana announced their 55-man provisional list on 20 December 2023. The final squad of 27 players was announced on 1 January 2024.
Cape Verde
Cape Verde's 53-man provisional list was announced by CAF on 20 December 2023. The final squad of 26 players was announced on 28 December. On 1 January 2024, Djaniny withdrew due to an injury and was replaced by Gilson Tavares. Hélio Varela and João Correia have declined their invitation to play in the tournament, as they want to focus on their club. There were no replacements called up, leaving the roster with just 24 players.
Mozambique
Mozambique announced their 46-man provisional list on 6 December 2023. The final squad of 23 players was announced on 22 December.
Senegal
Senegal's 55-man provisional list was announced by CAF on 20 December 2023. The final squad of 27 players was announced on 29 December. On 9 January 2024, Seny Dieng and Boulaye Dia withdrew injured and were replaced by Alfred Gomis and Bamba Dieng.
Cameroon
Cameroon's 49-man provisional list was announced by CAF on 20 December 2023. The final squad of 27 players was announced on 28 December. Forward François Mughe declined his call-up for the tournament and was replaced by Moumi Ngamaleu on 4 January 2024.
Guinea
Guinea's 49-man provisional list was announced by CAF on 20 December 2023. The final squad of 25 players was announced on 23 December.
Gambia
Gambia announced their 43-man provisional list on 20 December 2023. Despite not being officially announced yet by the Gambian football federation, the CAF published the 27-man squad on 5 January 2024.
Algeria
Algeria's 50-man provisional list was announced by CAF on 20 December 2023. The final squad of 26 players was announced on 29 December. On 1 January 2024, forward Amine Gouiri was released due to an injury, and goalkeeper Moustapha Zeghba was called up two days later to complete the team.
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso's 54-man provisional list was announced by CAF on 20 December 2023. The final squad of 27 players was announced the same day.
Mauritania
Mauritania's 42-man provisional list was announced by CAF on 20 December 2023. The final squad of 27 players was announced on 25 December. Goalkeeper Babacar Diop withdrew due to injury and was replaced by M'Backé N'Diaye. On 7 January 2024, midfielder Abdallahi Mahmoud withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Yassin Cheikh El Welly.
Angola
Angola's 55-man provisional list was announced by CAF on 20 December 2023. On 17 December, the Angolan Football Federation announced a 23-man final squad; however, the CAF then published Angola's squad with 27 players on 5 January 2024. Forward M'Bala Nzola declined the call-up due to family issues and was replaced by Gilberto on 1 January 2024.
Tunisia
Tunisia's 55-man provisional list was announced by CAF on 20 December 2023. The final squad of 27 players was announced on 28 December. On 3 January 2024, Mortadha Ben Ouanes withdrew for personal reasons and was replaced by Seifeddine Jaziri.
Mali
Mali's 51-man provisional list was announced by CAF on 20 December 2023. The final squad of 27 players was announced on 2 January 2024. Massadio Haïdara withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Amadou Danté.
South Africa
South Africa announced their 50-man provisional list on 14 December 2023. The final squad of 23 players, plus three reserve players placed on standby (defender Tapelo Xoki, midfielder Sibongiseni Mthethwa and forward Elias Mokwana), was announced on 28 December.
Namibia
Namibia's complete 45-man provisional list was announced by CAF on 20 December 2023. Previously, Namibia had announced a 34-man provisional list on 15 December, which was later reduced to 28 players. The final 23-player squad was announced on 4 January 2024.
Morocco
Morocco's 55-man provisional list was announced by CAF on 20 December 2023. The final squad of 27 players was announced on 28 December.
DR Congo
DR Congo's 45-man provisional list was announced by CAF on 20 December 2023. The final squad of 24 players was announced on 27 December. Edo Kayembe withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Omenuke Mfulu.
Zambia
Zambia announced their 55-man provisional list on 13 December 2023, which was reduced to 54 players in the list announced by CAF on 20 December. The final squad of 27 players was announced on 30 December.
Tanzania
Tanzania announced their 53-man provisional list on 20 December 2023. The 27-man squad for the tournament was published on 3 January 2024.
