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As the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) progresses, the recently concluded group stages have paved the way for an exhilarating Round of 16 phase.
Among the 16 qualified teams, a diverse mix of football prowess awaits, featuring seasoned giants and spirited underdogs. The tournament witnessed both minnows and smaller teams securing spots in the next phase.
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During the group stage, a total of 89 goals were scored in 36 games, with Emilio Nsue from Equatorial Guinea emerging as the leading scorer with 5 goals. This article explores the squad values of these teams, analyzing their performances in the group stages and how they reflect their strengths on the field.
List of Countries that Qualified and their estimated AFCON Worth
As per Transfermarkt.com, here are the current squad values of the teams that have qualified for the round of 16, presented in no particular order:
NIGERIA — €332.00m
The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a 2nd-place finish in Group A with 7 points from 2 wins and 1 draw, scoring 3 goals and conceding only 1. Victor Osimhen, Africa’s Player of the Year, holds the highest market value in the team at €110.00m.
SENEGAL — €262.90m
Senegal finished atop Group B with 9 points, winning all group stage matches and scoring 8 goals while conceding only one. Pape Sarr and Nicolas Jackson, both with a market value of €35.00m, are the most valued players in the squad.
CAMEROON — €140.45m
Cameroon secured a spot in the next round by finishing 2nd in Group B with 4 points. Andre Onana, the team’s goalkeeper, is the most valued player at €40.00m.
MOROCCO — €347.40m
Morocco claimed the top spot in Group F with 7 points, scoring 5 goals and conceding only 1. Achraf Hakimi, the team’s defender, is the most valued player at €65.00m.
COTE D’IVOIRE — €334.58m
Cote d’Ivoire advanced to the next round as one of the four best third-placed teams. Ousmane Diomande, the Sporting Lisbon Center back, holds a market value of €40.00m.
EGYPT — €135.60m
The seven-time African Champions drew all three group stage games, finishing 2nd in group B with Mohammed Salah, Liverpool’s forward, being the most valued player at €65.00m.
EQUATORIAL GUINEA — €10.00m
Despite their modest squad value, Equatorial Guinea topped Group A with 7 points. Saul Coco, a center-back from UD Las Palmas, is the most valuable player with a market value of €3.00m.
CAPE VERDE — €27.20m
Cape Verde emerged as the group leaders in a tough pool, finishing with 7 points, including 2 wins and 1 draw. Logan Costa, FC Toulouse’s center-back, is the most valued player at €5.00m.
MALI — €137.80m
Mali led Group E with 5 points, scoring 3 goals and conceding 1. Yves Bissouma, the midfielder from Tottenham Hotspur, is the most valued player at €30.00m.
SOUTH AFRICA — €23.03m
Bafana Bafana secured the second spot in Group E with 4 points, scoring 4 goals and conceding 2. Teboho Mokoena, the midfielder from Mamelodi Sundowns, is the most valued player at €2.20 million.
GUINEA — €89.40m
Guinea advanced to the knockout round as one of the best third-placed teams, finishing 3rd in Group C. Serhou Guirassy, the striker from VFB Stuttgart, is the most valued player at €40.00m.
ANGOLA – €22.25m
Angola clinched the top spot in Group D with 7 points, scoring 6 goals and conceding 3. Zito Luvombo, the center forward from Cagliari Calcio, is the most valued player.
BURKINA FASO — €99.90m
Burkina Faso secured the second position in Group D with 4 points, scoring 3 goals and conceding 4. Edmond Tapsoba, the center-back from Bayer Leverkusen, is the most valued player at €40.00m.
MAURITANIA — €12.45m
Mauritania secured a historic win against the 2019 Champions, Algeria, and qualified as one of the best third-placed teams. Aboubakary Koita, the winger from Sint-Truidense VV, has a market value of €5.00m.
DR CONGO — €110.40m
The Democratic Republic of the Congo advanced to the round of 16 without a win, drawing all three games and securing the second position in their group. Yoanne Wissa, Brentford’s winger, is the most valued player at €25.00m.
NAMIBIA — €6.35m
Namibia, with the lowest squad value among the round of 16 teams, qualified as one of the best third-placed teams. Peter Shalulile, the center-forward from Mamelodi Sundowns, is the most valued player at €2.20 million.
