"African Football Upsets: Thrills, Spills, and Surprises at AFCON 2023"
The ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has seen major upsets with top-ranked teams like Senegal, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, and Egypt being eliminated, while lesser-fancied teams like Guinea, Mali, Cape Verde, and Angola have advanced. The tournament's expansion to 24 teams has provided opportunities for underdog nations to excel, with increased investment in local sporting infrastructure and facilities playing a key role in their success. The unprecedented number of goals and the improved performance of historically modest nations indicate a continental awakening in African football.