Against reports that Cameroon forward, Vincent Aboubakar has been ruled out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, the team’s top goal scorer at last AFCON might still take part in the tournament.

According to a release on the team’s official social media pages, the slight grade 1 musculo aponeurotic detachment suffered by Aboubakar during a training session in Yamussoukro on Friday was a minor injury.

As a result, Aboubakar will continue his recovery under the supervision of the medical team.

The captain of the five-time champions who is the most experienced player in the squad is determined to follow through with his treatment in the lion’s den.

According to the release, the captain is in high spirits and ready to rigorously follow treatment protocols.

This means that the injury won’t affect his participation at AFCON 2023.

The recent development in the Indomitable Lions camp on Vincent Aboubakar was signed and confirmed by the national team physician, Dr Fotso Gwabap Patrick.

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obert Song’s side will open their campaign against Guinea at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamussoukro on Monday.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

By Biwah Bryan

Ivory Coast opened the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Alassane Ouattara stadium in Abidjan.

The event kicked off with a showcase of cultural performances, which featured traditional dancers and acrobatics. The performances were followed by musical acts from Dadju, TAYC, and Yemi Alade, who thrilled the crowd with their electrifying performances.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of the AFCON team song Akwaba by popular Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade who had the crowd on their feet as she performed.

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations is the 34rd edition of the tournament and will be held between January 13 and February 11, featuring 24 teams from across the continent.

The opening ceremony was a fitting start to what promises to be an exciting tournament. Football fans across the continent will be eagerly anticipating the action that will take place on the pitch, as some of Africa’s best teams battle it out to be crowned champions of Africa.

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ource: Cameroon News Agency