AFCON 22021 : Outsiders Not Left Out

The TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations will not be without outsiders. This time around this category of countries will be out to make history in the competition. Nigeria figures among the top outsiders that will be in Cameroon in January 2022. Nigeria finished top of group L to with eight points ahead of Benin with seven points. The Super Eagles qualified for the AFCON tournament ahead of their match day five fixture. The three-time African champions will be out to grab the fourth trophy in neighboring Cameroon. 
Tunisia participated in AFCON tournament for the first time in 1962. Tunisia’s best performance in the tournament was in 2004 when they hosted the competition and won the trophy. Tunisia finished top of group J with 16 points. Tunisia and Equatorial Guinea, the group winners and runners up respectively qualified for the AFCON. The Carthage Eagles might create a surprise in this year’s tournament. 
Côte d’Ivoire will equally be in Cameroon for another trial. The Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire have won the trophy twice and will be seeking for another title in the next AFCON tournament. The Elephants finished top of group K to qualify for the competition. Mali ensured their place at eighth cons...