Who is hosting Afcon 2023? What stadiums are in AFCON 2023?

Ivory Coast is all set to host the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, marking their second time as the tournament’s home since 1984.

Originally planned for June-July 2023, the event got a date shuffle to January-February 2024, avoiding the heavy rain that usually hits during the summer months.

Named the TotalEnergies 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the competition boasts 24 teams vying for the coveted title. Spread across five Ivorian cities – Abidjan, Bouaké, Korhogo, San-Pedro, and Yamoussoukro – matches promise a thrilling spectacle.

The nation is alive with anticipation, with fans gearing up to support their teams and revel in the excitement of Africa’s premier football event.

What stadiums are in AFCON 2023?

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations is currently rocking Ivory Coast with soccer fever! Six incredible stadiums are the heartbeat of this sporting spectacle spread across five buzzing cities.

In Abidjan, the Alassane Ouattara Stadium at Ebimpé stands tall with a whopping 60,000 seats, hosting opening matches, the final showdown, and Ivory Coast’s intense group battles.

Not far behind, the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, a historical gem revamped for AFCON, boasts 29,000 seats and echoes with the cheers of fans during numerous group stage clashes.

Bouaké proudly presents the Stade de la Paix, a 40,000-seater haven of peace, where the electrifying atmosphere sets the stage for thrilling group and knockout encounters.

Meanwhile, Korhogo introduces the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium, a 20,000-seater beauty honoring the late Prime Minister, promising unforgettable group matches and a potential round of 16 clash.

San Pedro’s Laurent Pokou Stadium, nestled by the sea, invites fans to enjoy coastal breezes while cheering on their favorite teams in the group stage.

Lastly, Yamoussoukro unfolds the Charles Konan Banny Stadium, a 20,000-seater arena named after a former Prime Minister, where the drama of group matches and a potential round of 16 game unfolds.

Each stadium is a unique spectacle, from the grandeur of Ebimpé to the coastal charm of San Pedro.