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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d\u2019Ivoire 2023 will be graced by legendary players, including Zambia\u2019s own Christopher Katongo, the 2012 AFCON winning captain.<\/p>\n

These iconic figures will represent their nations, engaging in social activations throughout the tournament. The selection, based on popularity and contributions to the sport, promises an unforgettable showcase of talent and camaraderie.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s celebrate the rich history of African football together! Below is the full list of African legends… Karim Ziani (Algeria) Fabrice Alcebiades Maieco \u201cAkwa\u201d (Angola)<\/p>\n

Moumouni Dagano (Burkina Faso) Heldon Ramos (Cape Verde) Joel Epalle (Cameroon) Didier Drogba (Cote d\u2019Ivoire) Salomon Kalou (Cote d\u2019Ivoire) Shabani Nonda (DR Congo)<\/p>\n

Ahmed Hassan (Egypt) Rodolfo Bodipo (Equatorial Guinea) Pa Modou Jagne (Gambia) Stephen Appiah (Ghana) Pascal Feindouno (Guinea) Bocundji Ca (Guinea-Bissau)<\/p>\n

Adama Tamboura (Mali) Souleimane Brahim (Mauritania) Manuel Jose Luis Bucuane \u201cTico Tico\u201d (Mozambique) Nourredddine Naybet (Morocco) Ronald Ketjijere (Namibia) Augustine \u201cJay-Jay\u201d Okocha (Nigeria) Siphiwe Tshabalala (South Africa) Mrisho Ngassa (Tanzania) Karim Haggui (Tunisia) Christopher Katongo (Zambia)<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zambia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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