The Nigerian national football team clinches the top spot for the highest market value among the squads participating in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, set to take place in Ivory Coast from January 13 to February 11.
According to the global website "Transfermarkt," which specializes in value stats and figures, the surge in the "Super Eagles'" worth is attributed to the high value of its stars such as Victor Osimhen, the most expensive African player (110 million euros), followed by Victor Boniface (40 million euros), Alex Iwobi (28 million euros), and Samuel Chukwueze (23 million euros).
The 25 players representing Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations are estimated to have a collective market value of 349.9 million euros, positioning them at the forefront of the most valuable teams in the tournament. The Moroccan team ranks as the second most valuable, leading the Arab countries, surpassing Algeria in sixth place, Egypt in ninth, and Tunisia in 13th position.
Here is the list of the top 24 national teams by market value in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations:
- Nigeria (25 players): 349.9 million euros.
- Morocco (27 players): 347.4 million euros.
- Ivory Coast (27 players): 334.58 million euros.
- Senegal (27 players): 274.4 million euros.
Teams with a market value of less than 200 million euros:
- Ghana (27 players): 195.98 million euros.
- Algeria (25 players): 189.40 million euros.
- Mali (27 players): 140.30 million euros.
- Cameroon (27 players): 137.85 million euros.
- Egypt (27 players): 135.80 million euros.
- Democratic Republic of the Congo (24 players): 110.05 million euros.
Teams with a market value of less than 100 million euros:
- Burkina Faso (26 players): 99 million euros.
- Guinea (25 players): 89.53 million euros.
- Tunisia (27 players): 63.20 million euros.
Teams with a market value of less than 50 million euros:
- Gambia (23 players): 39.60 million euros.
- Zambia (27 players): 34.05 million euros.
- Cape Verde (26 players): 27.20 million euros.
- Guinea-Bissau (25 players): 25.85 million euros.
- Mozambique (23 players): 25.05 million euros.
Teams with a market value of less than 20 million euros:
- South Africa (23 players): 19.58 million euros.
- Angola (22 players): 18.73 million euros.
- Mauritania (27 players): 12.18 million euros.
Teams with a market value of less than 10 million euros:
- Equatorial Guinea (26 players): 9.95 million euros.
- Tanzania (25 players): 7.05 million euros.
- Namibia (24 players): 6.43 million euros.
The high market values reflect the pool of talent and potential that will be showcased at the upcoming continental championship, making this edition of the Africa Cup of Nations one to watch for football enthusiasts and scouts across the globe.
