The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations was an international football tournament held in the Ivory Coast from 13 January to 11 February 2024.
[1][2] On 15 December 2023, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the increase of the maximum number of players included on the final lists from 23 to 27.
The final list of up to 27 players per national team had to be submitted to CAF General Secretariat by 3 January 2024, ten days before the opening match of the tournament.
A player on the submitted final list could only be replaced in the event of serious injury at the latest 24 hours before the beginning of his team's first match of the tournament, provided that it was approved by the CAF Medical Committee.
[12] Head coach: José Peseiro Equatorial Guinea's 50-man provisional list was announced by CAF on 20 December 2023.
[19][20][21] On 3 January 2024, midfielder Ahmed Nabil Koka and defender Osama Galal withdrew from the squad due to injuries and were replaced by Mohanad Lasheen and Yasser Ibrahim, respectively.
[26][27] Head coach: Chris Hughton Cape Verde's 53-man provisional list was announced by CAF on 20 December 2023.
[29][30] Hélio Varela and João Correia have declined their invitation to play in the tournament, as they want to focus on their club.
[40][41] Forward François Mughe declined his call-up for the tournament and was replaced by Moumi Ngamaleu on 4 January 2024.
[49][50] On 1 January 2024, forward Amine Gouiri was released due to an injury, and goalkeeper Moustapha Zeghba was called up two days later to complete the team.
[51][52][53] Head coach: Djamel Belmadi Burkina Faso's 54-man provisional list was announced by CAF on 20 December 2023.
[58][59] On 7 January 2024, midfielder Abdallahi Mahmoud withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Yassin Cheikh El Welly.
[63] Forward M'Bala Nzola declined the call-up due to family issues and was replaced by Gilberto on 1 January 2024.
[66][67] On 3 January 2024, Mortadha Ben Ouanes withdrew for personal reasons and was replaced by Seifeddine Jaziri.
[71][72] Head coach: Hugo Broos Namibia's complete 45-man provisional list was announced by CAF on 20 December 2023.
[78][79] Head coach: Walid Regragui DR Congo's 45-man provisional list was announced by CAF on 20 December 2023.