Afcon 2023: How will Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana & Senegal fare in Groups A, B and C?

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) kicks off in Ivory Coast in mid-January after being pushed back to avoid a clash with the rainy season in West Africa.

With Senegal looking to defend their title, the 24-team format means the top two from each group will progress to the knockout stages, with the four best third-placed sides joining them.