AFCON 2023 Mascot Unveiled

AFCON 2023 Mascot Unveiled

By Sampson Adedeji

Barely six months to the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Coted'Ivoire, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) have unveiled the official mascot for the competition, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The official Mascot, named "AKWABA", was introduced to the Ivorian people during a launch event in Abidjan, signifying the commencement of the 190-day countdown to the kick-off of the event. The opening match of the competition will be played on 13 January 2023.

AKWABA, a word derived from a local Ivorian language meaning welcome, encapsulates essential values that make it a powerful symbol of competition: hospitality, friendship, generosity, and team spirit.

The Mascot offers an authentic experience of Ivorian hospitality, connects with fans, players, and nations, and celebrates the spirit of teamwork by promoting cooperation, mutual respect, and fair play.

As the official image of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire, representing the Ivorian identity andrawingws inspiration from the country’s iconic elephant, Akwaba is now the face of the competition.